old mate

old mate

slang A friendly term of address for a male. Primarily heard in Australia. Hey, old mate! How are you?
See also: mate, old
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • any old
  • geezer
  • an old one
  • an old dear
  • a piece of old tackie
  • an old bag
  • an old bat
  • at a/the ripe old age
  • bolt bucket
  • the glassy