Definitions

matey

[mey-tee] / ˈmeɪ ti /

ADJECTIVE

companionable

Synonyms

WEAK

affable amicable buddy-buddy clubby complacent congenial conversable convivial cordial cozy cozy with familiar genial good-natured gregarious intimate mellow neighborly outgoing pally palsy sociable social tight tight with

Example Sentences

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Melissa Matey, a spokesperson for the Louisiana State Police, said that the investigation is ongoing.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2023

For years, Matey has been hankering to create his own goat burger, and the pandemic finally gave him the time to develop it.

From Washington Post • Sep. 28, 2020

“I had the time of my life,” he says as he sits on the roof of his Soho office, talking about the man he calls Matey Boy.

From The Guardian • Dec. 16, 2019

Matey says 54-year-old Steven Cooley was on parole when he was arrested at the New Orleans apartment where the girl had been found earlier.

From Washington Times • Feb. 19, 2019

“It is very pleasant dining with a bachelor,” said Miss Matey, softly, as we settled ourselves in the counting-house.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. by