noun
- A junior officer in the U.S. military, especially a junior grade ensign in the Navy or a second lieutenant in other branches.
Usage: informal; military
Examples
- The jaygee was assigned to his first ship after completing officer training.
- She earned her commission as a jaygee in the Navy last year.
- The jaygees in the squadron worked under the supervision of senior officers.
- He was promoted from jaygee to full lieutenant after three years of service.