Chief Definition & Meaning
chief
- adjective
- most important element; "the chief aim of living"; "the main doors were of solid glass"; "the principal rivers of America"; "the principal example"; "policemen were primary targets"; "the master bedroom"; "a master switch"
- noun
- a person who is in charge; "the head of the whole operation"
- a person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"
- the head of a tribe or clan
"Chief" in song lyrics
See how chief is used in real songs:
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"But rub my two sleeves and take out two chief"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Clocka, Lighter Shade, Othorized F.A.M. — New York -
"Big Chief"
4 Deep — Real -
"I never knew so many Indians that wanna be chief"
Aceyalone — I Never Knew
Words that rhyme with chief
Usage tips for "chief"
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- What does chief mean?
- most important element; "the chief aim of living"; "the main doors were of solid glass"; "the principal rivers of America"; "the principal example"; "policemen were primary targets"; "the master bedroom"; "a master switch" a person who is in charge; "the head of the whole operation" a person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman" the head of a tribe or clan
- What part of speech is chief?
- Chief is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does chief have?
- Chief has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).