gov

n. a short, informal way to write or say 'government'.

n. a clipping of 'government', frequently used in informal digital communication or headlines.

“The new gov website makes it easier to apply for a passport.”

“The department migrated all its services to the official gov portal to streamline public access to records.”

Informal

n. a short way of saying 'governor', the leader of a state or region.

n. a clipping of 'governor', used informally in political contexts or as a title.

“The gov signed the new law late last night.”

“Local activists gathered outside the office, hoping to catch the gov before the press conference began.”

Informal · American English