chiefie

English

Etymology

From chief +‎ -ie.

Noun

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.