guv

1. (international standards)ISO 639-3language code forGey.

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• gov

Alternative phonetic spelling ofgov, short forgovernor.

guv (pluralguvs)

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.

• boss
• guv'nor
• (to a stranger of comparable status):mate

• guv'nor
• governor

• UGV,vug

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