Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

guv

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.12 in modern English

Syllables
guv
IPA
7
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of address to a man, usually a stranger or a superior.

British usage; Informal

noun

A male prison officer.

British usage; Informal

noun

Initialism of germicidal ultraviolet.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Alternative phonetic spelling of gov, short for governor.

Usage

Inflected Forms

guvs (plural) gov (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

guv'nor governor

Synonyms

boss guv'nor mate

Questions

What does guv mean?
A form of address to a man, usually a stranger or a superior.
Where does guv come from?
Alternative phonetic spelling of gov, short for governor.

How to pronounce guv

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