guv

See also: GUV

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Etymology

Alternative phonetic spelling of gov, short for governor.

Noun

guv (plural guvs)

  1. (UK, Ireland, chiefly London, informal) A form of address to a man, usually a stranger or a superior.
    Spare two quid, guv? I 'aven't eaten since yesterday.
    Right away, guv... I mean, sarge.
  2. (UK, informal) A male prison officer.
    We cover up the window so the guvs can't see us.

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