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The many meanings of ‘mate’

The ubiquitous Australian word has many meanings depending on the context.  See if this hilarious series of videos featuring a very stereotypic Aussie helps you understand some of them!

One comment on “The many meanings of ‘mate’

  1. seldombites
    March 6, 2013

    Awesome!

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