guv

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

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.”

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