Rather matey with somebody?

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hi, could you please tell me what kind of attitude you embrace when you are rather matey with somebody? I take it, it means something like friendly or sociable. (it’s probably the adjective of mate?)

But is there a second meaning to it that describes the opposite of being friendly?

Thanks in advance,
Torsten[YSaerTTEW443543]

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Hi Torsten,

You’re absolutely right. It comes from the word mate and suggests friendly/sociable.

Alan