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Is it fine if I say to my friends mate? or homie Or it is bad to call them like that?
Is it fine if I say to my friends mate? or homie Or it is bad to call them like that?
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- Country or region United States
I think "mate" is more British or Australian English, that'd be a little weird to me as an American, but not bad.
"homie" is ok, just kind of old fashioned in my opinion. If you wanted to use some kind of word like that, "dude" would probably be my recommendation.
- Country or region United States
Some people say it, but I call my friends by their names.
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