Buddy. This one is definitely more common in the US and Canada. In a way, it's almost the North American equivalent to the term "mate." In some instances, this word might be shortened to "bud," which essentially means the same thing.
Mate. “Mate” is a popular word for friend. And while it's used in other English-speaking countries around the world, it has a special connection to Australia. In the past, mate has been used to address men, but it can be gender-neutral.
We are always looking for ways to express our love towards our girlfriends… But slangs such as 'bestie' and 'BFF' are so passe now, aren't they?!
So, 'mate' is British slang for a friend. But, like a lot of British slang, mate is a word that is used as much sarcastically as it is sincerely. You're just as likely to call someone 'mate' when they're your friend as when they're annoying you.
From Middle English frend, freend, from Old English frēond (“friend”, literally “loving[-one], lover”), from Proto-West Germanic *friund, from Proto-Germanic *frijōndz (“lover, friend”), from Proto-Indo-European *preyH- (“to like, love”), equivalent to free + -nd.
In American usage, "Bubba" is a term of endearment mainly given to boys. Being formed from the word "brother", it often indicates that someone is a "little brother".
(slang) Dude, bud, pal, used to address a close male friend.
The word bestie is an informal shorthand for "best friend." It's been used for decades by people describing their closest confidants, but it began appearing in dictionaries as a slang term some time after 2010.
Mateship derives from mate, meaning friend, commonly used in Australia as an amicable form of address.
povo. noun 1. a person who is poor: They can't afford to go - they're real povos. --adjective 2. poor, or befitting a poor person: povo clothes.
Incorporate them into your vocabulary now, you never know when you're going to meet an Aussie! Mate is a colloquial word for friend. This would be similar to other American terms like; man, dude, buddy. Mate is used to reference a man but you'll even hear some Australian women using this word.
Dawg is a slang term that means "friend." The term is not used much nowadays but was more common in the 2000s. Although dawg commonly means friend, it can have slightly different meanings in different contexts.
FR means “for real.” For example, if a kid says “I hate this class,” their friend my reply with “fr bro.”
If you describe someone, especially a man, as husky, you think that they are tall, big, and strong. [informal] ...a very husky young man, built like a football player. Synonyms: muscular, powerful, strapping, rugged [US, Canadian] More Synonyms of husky.
Baba "father, grandfather, wise old man, sir";) is an honorific term, of Persian origin, used in several West Asian and South Asian cultures. It is used as a mark of respect to refer to Hindu and Sikh ascetics (sannyasis) and is used as a suffix or prefix to their names, e.g. Sai Baba, Baba Ramdevji, etc.
Hubba hubba is a slang interjection that is used to express excitement or approval, especially of a person's physical appearance. Hubba hubba is most closely associated with its use to indicate sexual attraction.
Bub is a term of endearment for your significant other or someone you like.
acquaintance Add to list Share. An acquaintance is someone you know a little about, but they're not your best friend or anything. Acquaintance is also having knowledge about something specific, like horror films or the farming techniques of Chinese peasants.
jo·ey ˈjō-ē Australia. : a baby animal. especially : a baby kangaroo.
'Ta' means 'thank you'. "A: Can you please pass me the sauce? B: Sure, here you go. A: Ta."
Couch turf (pronounced 'cooch') is a popular warm-season grass variety in Australia, thanks to its high drought tolerance and soft underfoot. It's one of the toughest turf varieties, and it's used for playing surfaces in stadiums and golf courses.