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What does guv mean? Guy, maybe?
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May we have some context please?
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Of course, although I have only a sentence:
That's two quid, guv. I have a few sentences and I have to decide if they are formal, informal or normal. I guess that this is informal (I've found quid=pounds), but I haven't found guv. |
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It's short for governor, a polite (but very informal) slang word addressing a stranger, normally a customer you are selling something to.
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Governor? Why they say this word? Do you know it?
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It is a slang word (London) used roughly as Sir (or Boss?) is used in USA (I think). It is used very commonly addressing a customer, as a sign that the customer is somehow of higher social status. If you were to take a taxi in London and give the driver a large tip, he would almost certainly say "Thanks governer". I'm guessing here, but I think this is only to a man, and to a woman he would say "Madame"
From a dictionary of slang: Noun. 1. One's employer. 2. A term of address, sir. Often seen spelt guv'ner. Cf. 'guv.' {Informal} |
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Thanks.
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