chiefie

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

chief +‎ -ie

Noun[edit]

chiefie (plural chiefies)

  1. (military, aviation, slang) A chief.
    • 1944, Vocational Trends, volume 7:
      And did you know the Chiefie said that one of our kites went in the drink last night?
    • 2017, Richard Pike, Phantom Boys, volume 2:
      Avoiding the Taceval man's gaze the 'chiefie' winked and pulled a face.