mate

A word meaning friend or in some cases, the equivolent of "man". Most often used in Australia, New Zealand and Britain.

"G'day mate"

"Me and me mates hit the pub the other night and got plastered"

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mate

typical argentine drink, similar to tea but served in a very different way. people drink it in groups, like families, specially on sundays

vamo' a tomar unos mates vieja?

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Mates

1. Sometimes used in England and Australia as a synonym for "Friend".

2. A movie my friend who I will call L and her sister who I will call A made and it was really bad but funny to watch because we played like every character and we tried to feed A to a vicious chipmunk and it was very mental but fun.

L, A and I: Hahahaah

L and A's mom: What are you laughing at

L: Mates

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mate

old cockney word evolved from 'shipmate'
first used way back when great britain ruled the waves.
popular in australia because the first white ozzys were unfortunate cockneys sent by the english establishment to turn australia into a civilization.

land a-hoy shipmate became land a-hoy mate.

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mate

Casual form of address between males in the United Kingdom

Can I help you mate ?

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no mate

used as a 'put down' when directed at any individual,group or suggestion by an individual. Is always said with a blank faced expression and a monotone voice to indicate your utter contempt and disdain for someones suggestion or action.

a)person A: Hi, can i sit here?
person B: no mate

b)Person A: Oh, here comes Trent,
Person B: Yeah, hes such a 'nomate'

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mate

Something Kiwis say when they want to be like Australians.

Put yir sendels on maite!

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