Matey

[may-tee]

Definition

A side chick, mistress, or second female romantic partner.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di wife catch di husband wid him matey down town.
English:
The wife caught the husband with his mistress downtown.

Patois:
She nuh inna nuh matey business wid no man.
English:
She isn't interested in being any man's side mistress.

Usage Tip

Popular term in dancehall and street culture for a woman involved with a man who has a primary wife/girlfriend.

Patois Synonym: side-chick
English Synonym: mistress; side chick; second partner

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