Incorrect spelling, explanation: cheff is incorrect, as the correct form chef is taken directly from the French word of the same spelling. Chef is the correct form because there is no need or reason to add another f.

Correct spelling, explanation: chef is the correct spelling because the word is of French origin chef de cuisine. There is no reason to add another f as it wouldn’t change anything in pronunciation, it also isn’t needed when it comes to grammar. Therefore cheff is an incorrect form and the correct one is chef.

Definition of chef:
noun, a person working in the kitchen as the main cook
We need a new chef for our wedding party because the other one has resigned.
Have you heard that Damien got promoted to chef? I’ve always known he will be one someday!

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