Associations to the word «Matey»
Wiktionary
MATEY, adjective. (UK) Sociable or friendly.
MATEY, noun. (informal) Diminutive of mate, friend.
MATEY, noun. (nautical) (slang) A fellow sailor; often used affectedly, especially as a pirate.
Dictionary definition
MATEY, adjective. (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.