jefe
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8.6
- noun
- /ˈheɪfeɪ/
- Informal
- See you, jefe.
- Yes, jefe
- got it, jefe
Examples
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We got a live one, jefe.
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Sorry, jefe.
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You are an important man, Jefe.
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"Not us, Jefe," the guard replied quickly.
Fiction book (2001) -
- Nah, you got 'em, Jefe.
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This ain't no regular guy, jefe.
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Sure, no problem, jefe.
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How you doing, jefe?
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What's this about, jefe?
Fiction book (1992) -
Thank you for your guidance, Jefe; it really helped me make the right decision.
Synonyms
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1.0
A respectful way to speak to an adult man you do not know
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8.0
A casual word for a man
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1.4
A man or boy you speak to in a friendly way
239
7.8
A French title of respect for a man, like Mr in English
87
6.9
A Spanish title used before a man's name to show respect, like Mr
48
3.4
A younger, less experienced person often called in a rude way
41
9.3
A casual way to call a man, either friendly or rude
18
9.4
A polite Italian word to call a man, like sir
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9.9
A friendly informal way to address a man to show respect
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8.8
A friendly, informal name used for a man you know well
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8.4
A man or boy you call in a friendly way
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9.9
A polite word used in Korea to address an older person and show respect
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9.9
A friendly way to call someone you like
1
9.8
A respectful Arabic word used to politely address a man like sir
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6.3
A polite word used before a man's name, like Mr
A respectful word used to address someone in authority
How Respectful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Jefe is a friendly way to say 'boss' and comes from the same idea of 'head' as English chief. A helpful way to remember it is to think of calling a friend 'chief' or 'boss' as a sign of respect, which is exactly how jefe is used.