Quote Originally Posted by Starr
I always thought mate meant friend

Quote Originally Posted by Clydey_2_Times
He may have a point.
jus cause I got bigger huevos balls guts then any other poster don't make me a dude
It does, but it's an expression in Britain. I call a taxi drivers "mate" when they pick me up from the pub.

You don't generally call women "mate". Maybe call them "doll" or "sweetheart" if you're feeling particularly confident

I reserve "dollface" for Missy.