General
maaate
What does maaate mean?
An elongated 'mate' used to convey surprise, disappointment or disapproval depending on tone.
"You backed into my car? Maaate."
Origin
New Zealand and Australian intonational use of 'mate' stretched for effect.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'maaate' mean?
A drawn-out 'maaate' conveys shock, disappointment or gentle disapproval depending on tone, quite different from a plain friendly 'mate'.
How is 'maaate' different from 'mate'?
'Mate' is a neutral or friendly address, while stretching it into 'maaate' loads it with reaction, often 'I can't believe you did that'.
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