Portuguese

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Etymology

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From chefe +‎ -ete.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -ɛtʃi
  • Hyphenation: che‧fe‧te

Noun

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chefete m or f by sense (plural chefetes)

  1. a boss of low prestige; someone who occupies a leading position but is thought not to deserve or be suitable for it
    Synonym: chefículo