deskmate
noun/ˈdeskmeɪt/
/ˈdeskmeɪt/
(East African English)- a person who sits or sat next to you in class at school
- I got on well with my deskmate at school.
- We were deskmates.
Word OriginMid 19th century: from desk + mate.Want to learn more?
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