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?
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
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.
Casual form of address between males in the United Kingdom
Can I help you 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'
1. A friend or companion.
2. A slang in the UK and Australia used with both friends and common people.
3. A sexual partner.
4. (If your a girl) Your lesbian sex mate that you have bit on her ear to mark her.
5. The origin of the internet word m8.
1. Hey mate wan't a beer?
2. Hey mate wan't a beer?
3. Hey Sofie.. Wanna mate?
4. Your my mate!! ^.^ (Usualy followed by lot's of oral sex)
5. 5up m8!!111