M8

What is m8 short for?

Mate

M8 is short for "mate." This abbreviation is most often used to mean "friend" (especially when chatting with Australians).

In some instances, you may also encounter people using m8 to refer to:

  • Their SO
  • One half of a matched pair (think socks or birds)
  • The act of mating

Example

"Hey m8, how's things?"

M8s should always have each other's backs

Related Slang

BMABest mates always
MMFUMy mate fancies you
BestieBest Friend
MBFMy best friend
BFFBest friends forever
BFFLBest friend for life
BFFNBest friend for now
AMFAdios my friend

Usage

✓ Online Chat

Last Updated: September 17, 2021

m8 definition

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