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guvs

guvs is the plural of guv.

Meaning of guv

Noun

guv (plural guvs)

  1. (Ireland, London, UK, informal) A form of address to a man, usually a stranger or a superior.
    • Spare two quid, guv? I 'aven't eaten since yesterday.
    Synonyms:
    mate
  2. (UK, informal) A male prison officer.
    • We cover up the window so the guvs can't see us.

Questions about guvs

What is guvs the plural of?
Guvs is the plural of guv.

Words near guvs in the dictionary

  1. guvnahs
  2. guvnor
  3. guvnors
  4. guvnuh
  5. guvnuhs
  6. guvs
  7. guvverment
  8. guvverments
  9. guvvermint
  10. guvvermints
  11. Guwahati

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