Guvnor

Guvnor

/หˆษกสŒvnษ™/
Noun Cockney

British slang for boss or sir.

Etymology & History

British variant of governor (boss). Cockney. 'The guvnor!' British boss terminology.

Word Details

๐Ÿ“
Region
London/Cockney
๐Ÿ“…
Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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