/ˈmeɪ.ti.nəs/ a friendly manner that suggests people know each other well, sometimes when this is not sincere: Some viewers have been horrified by the prime minister's mateyness with the president.

What is a matey person?

(meɪti ) Word forms: comparative matier, superlative matiest. adjective. If someone is matey, they behave in a very friendly way, usually without sincerity.

Is matey a English word?

Matey is a British term to describe a friend. An example of matey is someone who befriends a person traveling in London and shows them around. (UK) Sociable or friendly. You've been very matey with that new bird.