matey

1. The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.
2. (by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat.

1. A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
2. (especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.
3. A friend, usually of the same sex.

   He's my best mate.

4. Friendly term of address to a stranger, usually male, of similar age

   Excuse me, mate, have you got the time?

5. In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc).
6. A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship.
7. A first mate.
8. A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice.
9. The other member of a matched pair of objects.

   I found one of the socks I wanted to wear, but I couldn't find its mate.

10. A suitable companion; a match; an equal.

noun

The abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea

1. A fellow sailor; often used affectedly, especially as a pirate.

   Ahoy mateys, scrub the deck!

1. Sociable or friendly.

   You've been very matey with that new bird.

1. An evergreen tree, Ilex paraquariensis, native to South America, cultivated for its leaves.
2. A beverage, resembling tea, made from the dried leaves of this plant.
3. A cup of this drink.