sky pilot
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Meaning · English
A clergyman, especially a military chaplain or padre.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
But we've got the laugh on our sky-pilot, for he's as puzzled as the rest of us.
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).
Common questions
What does “sky pilot” mean?
A clergyman, especially a military chaplain or padre.
Is “sky pilot” formal or informal?
sky pilot is generally slang.