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n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈɡəv// gov
n. a friendly way to address a man, used mostly in London. It is a short form of the word 'governor'.
n. a colloquial term of address for a man, typically used to show respect or friendly familiarity. A clipped form of 'governor', primarily associated with Cockney or working-class London dialects.
Thanks for the help, gov.
The taxi driver turned around and asked, 'Where to, gov?' before pulling away from the curb.
Usage
Used almost exclusively as a vocative (a word used to address someone directly).