A fork of Rural Dictionary
1) Australian slang greeting between friends that is actually used quite often, although stereotype rejecting Australians claim we don't
2) A person you are very close to, whom they trust above all others. A person may only have one mate
1) G'day Mate
2) Person A: Mate did I tell you what that Sheila said to me yesterday?
Person B: Nah mate, here sit down and tell me over a beer