matt

noun
UK: /mæt/
US: /mæt/

  1. A male given name, short for Matthew.

    1. Matt is my friend's name, he is very kind to everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. I've known Matt since high school and he's always been a reliable person. [ ] [ ]
matt adjective

  1. Having a dull surface or finish; not shiny.

    1. The wall paint is matt, not glossy, as requested. [ ] [ ]
    2. Matt finishes on cars are becoming more popular for their unique look. [ ] [ ]
matt verb

  1. To give a dull surface or finish to something.

    1. The artist will matt the photograph to reduce glare. [ ] [ ]
    2. They decided to matt the table top for a more modern aesthetic. [ ] [ ]

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The phonetic transcription of "matt" is /mæt/ in British English and /mæt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "matt": "Matt is my friend's name, he is very kind to everyone.". More examples on the page.