What does Mater mean?

Regarder, observer (To look, watch) For example: "Arrête de mater ma sœur! (Stop checking out my sister!)"

Where does the slang word Mater come from?

Mater is a slang term from Gabon. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Gabon and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Mater?

Mater can also mean: Regarder avec intérêt (To check out)

Mater

🇬🇦 Gabon Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Mater definition 1

Regarder, observer (To look, watch)

"Arrête de mater ma sœur! (Stop checking out my sister!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Mater definition 2

Regarder avec intérêt (To check out)

"Il mate toutes les filles. (He checks out all the girls.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇦 Gabon
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Mater 🇧🇯 Benin

Regarder (Look at)

"Arrête de la mater (Arrête de la regarder/Stop looking at her)"

Mater 🇨🇲 Cameroon

Mater (Mother)

"Mater di cook fine chop (Mother cooks good food)"

🇬🇦 About Gabon Slang

Gabon slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

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🌍 "Mater" Across Africa

This word is also used in 3 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Mater 🇧🇯 Benin

Regarder (Look at)

Mater 🇨🇲 Cameroon

Mater (Mother)

Mater 🇹🇬 Togo

Regarder (To watch)

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