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matey (māt′ē)

adjective matier -·i·er, matiest -·i·est

Brit., Informal friendly; companionable

Etymology: mate + -y

noun

Brit., Informal a chum; buddy; pal

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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