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pad-mate
What does pad-mate mean?
The person a prisoner shares a cell with.
"My pad-mate snores all night, it's driving me mad."
Origin
From 'pad' (cell) + 'mate'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'pad-mate'?
A 'pad-mate' is a cellmate — the person a prisoner shares their cell with.
Where does 'pad-mate' come from?
It combines 'pad', prison slang for a cell, with 'mate', giving 'pad-mate' for the person you share that cell with.
How do you use 'pad-mate'?
You'd refer to whoever you're locked up with, as in 'My pad-mate snores all night.'
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