Wordle Answer for January 22, 2023

What matey means

A friendly and informal way of addressing someone, especially used in British English as a casual greeting or term of affection between acquaintances or colleagues.

Where the word comes from

Matey comes from the noun "mate," which originally meant a messmate or person who shared a table or bed. Mate itself derives from Middle Low German "mate," meaning a messmate or table companion, related to Old High German "Gemahl" (companion). The adjective suffix "-y" was added to create the familiar, friendly sense of "mate-like" or "friendly," becoming common in British English by the 19th century, especially in nautical slang.

Hints for January 22, 2023

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Synonyms of matey

• friendly
• chummy
• palsy-walsy
• pally

Used in a sentence

The old sailor and his friend became quite _____ after spending weeks together on the boat.