English Explanatory Dictionary

guv

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of address to a man, usually a stranger or a superior.
  2. A male prison officer.
noun
  1. Initialism of germicidal ultraviolet.

Word forms

guv guvs gov

Etymology

Alternative phonetic spelling of gov, short for governor.

Synonyms

boss guv'nor mate

Related words

guv'nor governor
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