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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“Occasionally she can be matey with you, but don’t try to reciprocate or you get The Look,” he wrote in his memoir, “A Journey.”

From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2022

He can be matey or imperious as the fancy takes him.

From Golf Digest • May 5, 2020

He is very matey even if there must be 20 years between us.

From The Guardian • Nov. 1, 2019

"I was always looking to the other end and thinking all I've got to do is get there first. I can't affect matey in lane one. The only person you can slow down is yourself."

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2015

Paul turned to the photographer and made a remark in a matey undertone, as though they were sharing a pint in a pub.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein