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chief
noun- a Flight Sergeant UK, 1942
Royal Air Force use; a hangover from Chief Petty Officer, the corresponding rank in the Royal Naval Air Service (established in 1914, it was a military service that, in 1918, combined with the Royal Flying Corps to form the Royal Air Force). Sometimes personalised to the diminuitive “chiefie.” - a Petty Officer UK, 1929
Royal Navy use. - a Chief Engineer; a Lieutenant Commander; a First Mate UK, 1894
Nautical usage. - a Chief Inspector UK, 1961
Police usage. - LSD US
- — Donald Louria, Nightmare Drugs, p. 45, 1966
- — Steve Salaets, Ye Olde Hiptionary, 1970
- used as a term of address US, 1935
Jocular, sometimes suggesting deference. - “With the money you’re paying you’ll probably get Muhammad Ali. Tara, chief,” said Terry as he headed for the door. — Anthony Masters, Minder, p. 58, 1984
- TRAINER: Roll up your sleeve, chief. — Clerks, 1994
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