Chum on a boat? (5)

I believe the answer is:

matey

(Other definitions for matey that I've seen before include "Pally" , "uncomfortably friendly" , "Close chum (slang)" , "Chummy" , "Friendly, sociable" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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