gov
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Clipping of government.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Clipping of governor.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A term of address to a person, usually a stranger or a superior.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gov” mean?
Clipping of government.
Is “gov” formal or informal?
gov is generally slang.