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Guv

noun, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A form of address to a man, usually a stranger or a superior. Ireland, London, UK, informal

    "Spare two quid, guv? I 'aven't eaten since yesterday."

  2. 2
    Initialism of germicidal ultraviolet. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable
  3. 3
    A male prison officer. UK, informal

    "We cover up the window so the guvs can't see us."

Etymology

Alternative phonetic spelling of gov, short for governor.

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