Meaning of guv'nor | Babel Free
Definitions
An informal form of address to a man; see guv. This version is especially likely to be applied to the owner of a business or the landlord of a public house.
Ireland, UK
Examples
““Now we have⟳ to get⟳ out of here before the fuzz start⟳ sniffing around. Fingers, get⟳ the Rolls resprayed and change⟳ the number⟳ plates in case they trace it.” “Yes, guv’nor.””
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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