mattie

Dutch (Brabantic)

noun
Definitions
  • (slang) friend, mate, buddy

Etymology

Borrowed from Sranan Tongo mati (friend) derived from Dutch, Flemish maatje.

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

maatje

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