English · Slang Attested

Chinese ace

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Meaning · English

An inept airplane pilot.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Flat-spin pilots are stupid or careless flyers, while Huns or Chinese aces are reckless fellows who have crashed […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “Chinese ace” mean?

An inept airplane pilot.

Is “Chinese ace” formal or informal?

Chinese ace is generally dated, slang.

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