guv
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
Alternative phonetic spelling of gov, short for governor.
[edit] Noun
guv (uncountable)
- (UK, chiefly London, informal) a form of address, usually to an unknown male or a superior. An informal form of sir.
- Spare two quid, guv? I 'aven't eaten since yesterday.
- Right away, guv... I mean, sarge.