I'm thinking that a bloke is more general term while a mate is a buddy?
It seems that people either over-use mate, you refer to everyone as a buddy, or you really do know each other ;)....
Be well
2007-03-28 19:57:49 · 6 answers · asked by freshbliss 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
A bloke is just some guy and a mate is a good friend.
2007-03-28 20:00:00 · answer #1 · answered by manbearpig 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Bloke" is a slang term for "man," much like "guy" or "dude." It is used primarily in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and is believed to derive from Shelta.
Mate is also often used to address strangers as a nicety, although generally good friends or good mates refer to each other as "mate". It is also common, especially amongst young males, to refer to friends as "mates". When the term is used outside Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, or Ireland, mate is generally seen as referring to copulation
2007-03-29 03:01:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have it right. Bloke just refers to a guy, like "that bloke," while mate refers to someone's friend, like "my mate." Although, I've heard mate used in casual address, like "How can I help you, mate?" It's more friendly than bloke.
2007-03-29 03:01:33 · answer #3 · answered by Meowzer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bloke can mean anybody. Mate is like a friend.
2007-03-29 03:00:01 · answer #4 · answered by p37ry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mate=friend
bloke=guy
2007-03-29 03:01:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're not from there, so don't use those terms
2007-03-29 03:00:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋