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- noun humorous, informal Someone whose responsibilities include absolutely everything, from the highest level (chief cook) to the lowest (bottle washer)
- noun US The familiar form of address for any US Army warrant officer or US Navy and Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer. Also, a section leader in the US Army, and a familiar term for Chief Master Sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the US Air Force.
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