Mate

An individual on Satellite Five was referred to by a chef as "mate", and was told to 'stop pushing'. (TV: The Long Game)
Following his travels with Martha Jones, the Tenth Doctor told Donna Noble that he just wanted a mate. Mishearing him, Donna initially believed that he wanted "to mate" and quipped "you're not mating with me, sunshine", forcing the Doctor to reiterate to the disgusted Donna. (TV: Partners in Crime)
== Behind the scenes ==
* The Dead Ringers sketch "Doctor Who vs the Cybermen" has the Fourth Doctor (Jon Culshaw) tell a Neomorph Cyber-Leader that they are his "best mate in the whole galaxy" and that he does not care what the Daleks say.
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