mates
/meɪts/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Friendly; having a friendship (with).
Adjective
Examples
He is mates with my brother.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mates” mean?
Friendly; having a friendship (with).
Is “mates” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.