Word: matey
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mate
y
Definition: A fellow sailor; often used affectedly, especially when portraying a pirate.
Morphemes:
Affix: mate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate Gunner's Mate Sailmaker's Mate, etc).
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming familiar names, pet names, nicknames and terms of endearment.