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matey

The word “matey” has 2 syllables: ma-tey

It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪti/

What is synonym and antonym for matey?

In the thesaurus, “matey” has 53 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for matey along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for matey

Antonyms for matey

  • aggressive
  • alienated
  • antagonistic
  • argumentative
  • bellicose
  • belligerent
  • chilly
  • cold
  • cold-blooded
  • combative
  • contentious
  • cool
  • disputatious
  • estranged
  • frigid
  • frosty
  • glacial
  • hostile
  • icy
  • inhospitable
  • inimical
  • pugnacious
  • quarrelsome
  • scrappy
  • truculent
  • unfriendly
  • unsociable
  • unsocial
  • wintery
  • wintry

Meanings of matey

  • noun
    1. The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.
    2. (by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat.
    3. A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
    4. (especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.
    5. A friend, usually of the same sex.
    6. Friendly term of address to a stranger, usually male, of similar age.
    7. In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc).
    8. A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship.
    9. A first mate.
    10. A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice.
    11. The other member of a matched pair of objects.
    12. A suitable companion; a match; an equal.
    13. The abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea.
    14. A fellow sailor; often used affectedly, especially as a pirate.
    15. An evergreen tree, Ilex paraquariensis, native to South America, cultivated for its leaves.
    16. A beverage, resembling tea, made from the dried leaves of this plant.
    17. A cup of this drink.
  • adjective
    1. Sociable or friendly.

Example Sentences

  • He greeted his old friend with a cheerful matey wink.
  • The sailor had a matey way of speaking that made everyone laugh.
  • She felt a matey connection with her coworkers from the start.
  • His matey attitude made him popular among his peers.
  • The captain’s matey banter kept the crew entertained during long voyages.

On this page you'll find 83 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to matey, such as: adoring, affable, affectionate, aggressive, agreeable, alienated, amicable.

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