guv

guv · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (British informal) Used as a form of address to a man, especially by someone of a lower social class.

  2. 2.

    (British informal) A boss or person in authority.

Related words

See also: boss, governor, sir
Synonyms: boss, governor, sir

Etymology

Colloquial shortening of governor, used as a term of address in British English since the 19th century.