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Meaning of guv | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1 Standard

Definitions

  1. A form of address to a man, usually a stranger or a superior.
    Ireland, London, UK, informal
  2. Initialism of germicidal ultraviolet.
    abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable
  3. A male prison officer.
    UK, informal

Equivalents

Bosanski patron
Čeština šéfe
Français chef patron
Hrvatski patron
Magyar főnök
Kurdî patron
Polski kierowniczka kierownik
Српски patron
Svenska grabben

Examples

“Spare two quid, guv? I 'aven't eaten since yesterday.”
“Right away, guv... I mean, sarge.”
“We cover up the window so the guvs can't see us.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

guv'ment guv'mint guv'nor guvacine guvacoline guverment

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