Yeah they do. And Australians are even more prolific. In Australia, it’s a term of affection between men for instance. Here’s a few more examples:

Expressing love: Love that ct Admiring excellence: he’s a sick ct Admiring humour: he’s a funny ct Requesting time together: sit and have a beer with me ya ct Supporting mates going through relationship breakdowns: stop being such a sad ct, she’s not worth it Grooming advice: have a shave you woolly ct Mental health support: keep you head on straight and don’t be a silly ct Raising needed behavioural feedback: you’re being a ct Commenting on the rapidly developing gap between rich and poor: he’s just another rich ct Asking for silence: shutup ct Requesting information on a stranger: who is that ct? Questioning the apparently unfounded confidence of a stranger: who does that ct think he is?