This word has no translation into english, it's meaning being derived from the context of the situation it is used in, the length of time it is said, and the inflection in the users voice. It has meanings as diverse as "the guy you get pissed with on a saturday night" to "the guy you get pissed off at on a monday morning."
"'Sgoin on maaate?" "You dinged me car's what's goin on, mate..." "Aw maate... It was only a bit of paint taken off. Don't be so bloody pissy."
People who will drink together
I drink ... no I drink .... i drink at your place? We drink. We mates
An effeminate male prostitute. Used derogatory in Northern California.
(ma-tay) Mate is a pretty cool guy. He makes everyone feel better when they're upset and is always there for his friends. He's really smart but denies it, hes really funny, kind, and really sweet. He is also really good at video games and is a real Chad. You're really lucky if you have a Mate as a friend (most likely it's gonna be my friend Mate because no one else is named Mate), so don't lose him. And also btw, he has a real hot mom
Mate is someone with a really big cock. He will knock you out in bed.
Her: How big is it omg
Mate: about 12 inches why?
Get a blower mate is what you say when you see someone cutting their hedge and raking up leaves taking fucking ages, struggling doing it.
“Look at her raking them leaves”
“Get a blower mate”
When two "friends" get their braces stuck together.
megan and emily are brace mates