Define Mate Meaning

Slang for "friend" used in New Zealand, Britain, Australia and Tasmania

A multipurpose word in Australian cultural context which can denote friendly affectation or alternatively, threat depending on the context in which it is used.

Australian culture can be confusing to outsiders when they call those they like, cunts, and those they dont like, mate.

Its all in the tone and context.

1. A friend or companion.
2. A sexual partner.

the traditional greeting in Australia

Word describing a friend, recognisably Australian though also used in Britain and New Zealand. In Australia, the term is most commonly used between men, when they cannot remember each other's names.

A male companion to share beer and sports with.

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

1. Australian way of saying "friend" or "buddy" Synonyms may include: bro, friend, pal, buddy.

2. The person of whom you are married to. Synonyms may include: wife, spouse, husband, partner, lover.

3. When animals get together to breed. Synonyms may include: breed, pair, copulate.

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

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.