Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

no-mates

noun
/noʊ meɪts/
Definition
A colloquial term referring to someone who has no friends or companions, often used informally.
Examples
  • After moving to a new city, he felt like a real no-mates, struggling to make new friends.
  • During the party, she jokingly called him a no-mates when he decided to sit alone in the corner.
Meaning
The term ‘no-mates’ is typically used in a lighthearted context to describe an individual who is perceived as lonely or without social connections.
Synonyms
  • loner
  • isolated
  • recluse
  • solitary