1. (military) a commissioned military officer
   "The young looey led his platoon into the training exercise";
   - lieutenant
    
2. (military) an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant commander and above lieutenant junior grade
   "The looey supervised the maintenance of the ship's navigation systems";
   - lieutenant
    
3. An assistant with power to act when their superior is absent
   "The looey led the platoon in the absence of the senior officer";
   - deputy, lieutenant
    
4. An officer in a police force
   "The police looey supervised the investigation";
   - lieutenant, police lieutenant

Derived forms: looeys

Type of: aid, assistant, commissioned military officer, commissioned naval officer, help, helper, law officer, peace officer, supporter