matey

adjective

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There are 2 syllables in the word matey.

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Definition of matey:

matey (adjective):: companionable; friendly or intimate; (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals.

Synonyms for matey:

affectionate

amiable

amicable

bonhomous

buddy-buddy

chummy

clubby

collegial

companionable

comradely

cordial

familiar

free-and-easy

friendly

genial

gracious

hail-fellow

hail-fellow-well-met

hearty

intimate

jolly

loving

merry

neighborly

nice

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Antonyms for matey:

abhorrent

aloof

annoying

antagonistic

bad

bad-tempered

cheerless

churlish

cold

cool

crabby

cranky

depressed

detestable

disagreeable

discourteous

disgusting

displeasing

dreadful

frigid

gloomy

grave

grumpy

hateful

horrible

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