Definition of MATEY

matey

Plural: mateys

Adjective Satellite

  • (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals

Adj

  • Sociable or friendly.

Noun

  • An informal term for a friend or companion.
  • Diminutive of mate, friend.
  • A fellow sailor; often used affectedly, especially when portraying a pirate.
  • A dockyard worker.

Examples

  • He greeted his Words With Friends opponent with a cheerful ’Ahoy, MATEY!’

Origin / Etymology

From mate + -y.

Synonyms

chummy, pally, palsy-walsy

Scrabble Score: 10

matey: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
matey: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
matey: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

matey: valid Words With Friends Word