guv
nouncommon in dialogue
A form of address to a man, usually a stranger or a superior.
noun
- 1
informalA 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
informalA male prison officer.
We cover up the window so the guvs can't see us.
Etymology
Alternative phonetic spelling of gov, short for governor.
Forms
- plural
- guvs
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