5 letter words ending in TEY

The following list contains 1 five letter word in English

5 letter words ending in TEY in English

5 letter words ending in ATEY


Common 5 letter words ending in TEY with meaning

WordDefinition
MATEY
Definition of Matey 1. Parts of Speech

Matey is a noun and an adjective.

2. Definitions

As a noun, matey means a friend, especially a close or trusted one. As an adjective, matey means friendly or sociable.

3. Pronunciations

US: /ˈmeɪti/

UK: /ˈmeɪti/

4. Origin and Usage

The word matey is derived from the word "mate", which originally meant a shipmate or companion on a voyage. Over time, the word has come to mean a friend or companion in general. The word is commonly used in British English, particularly in informal contexts, and is often associated with nautical or pirate language.

5. Synonyms

As a noun, matey can be synonymous with friend, buddy, pal, or chum. As an adjective, it can be synonymous with friendly, sociable, or amiable.

6. Related Words

Some related 5 letter words include:

  • meaty
  • tamey
  • malty
  • yamen
  • mateo
7. Example Sentences

Here are some example sentences using matey:

  • Hes been friends with his matey since childhood.
  • The pub was filled with a bunch of matey blokes.
  • She greeted us with a matey smile and a warm hug.
  • Hes always been a bit too matey with his coworkers.