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chief
What does chief mean?
The forced honorific Australian prisoners use to address officers — equivalent to 'boss' or 'guv' elsewhere. Not respect, just compliance: address them right or wear the consequences. Heard across NSW and Victorian nicks.
"Yes chief, on my way back to the cell now."
Frequently asked questions
What does chief mean in Australian prison slang?
It's what Aussie crims are made to call the screws (prison officers).
How do you use chief in a sentence?
An inmate might say 'Yes, chief' when addressing a guard inside.
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