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Definition of guv

guv

/ɡʌv/
guv
Plural:guvs
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• noun

1

British An informal term of address used toward a man, especially a boss, superior officer, customer, or stranger.

Example

"The cab driver leaned out the window and asked, "Where to today, guv?""

2

American An informal clipping of 'governor', referring to the elected executive head of a state in the United States.

Example

"The local newspaper headline asked whether the guv would sign the new infrastructure bill before Friday."

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guttural
gutu
gutu falls
guv
guy
guyana
guyline

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-19th century, this term is a colloquial British phonetic shortening of 'guv'nor', itself an informal representation of 'governor'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guv. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guv
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