mater
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Meaning · English
Mother.
Register: archaic, humorous, slang
Examples
Their maters are all pals of my mater’s, and I don’t want to get them into trouble for aiding and abetting my little show, if you understand what I mean.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mater” mean?
Mother.
Is “mater” formal or informal?
mater is generally archaic, humorous, slang.