noun
Street Slang
guvnor
GUV-ner · noun · informal
The boss or a man in charge; term of respect or address.
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A boss or person in charge; also a friendly or respectful way of addressing a man. A variant of 'governor'.
“Leave it with me, guvnor, I'll sort it.”
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guvnor In A Sentence
Leave it with me, guvnor, I'll sort it.
Origin & Usage
Cockney variant pronunciation of 'governor', dropping the middle syllable.
People Also Ask
What does 'guvnor' mean?
It means the boss or person in charge, and is also a friendly, respectful way to address a man.
Where does 'guvnor' come from?
It's a Cockney variant pronunciation of 'governor', with the middle syllable dropped.
Is 'guvnor' rude?
No — it's respectful or friendly, often used to address a man politely, and 'guv' for short.
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