sov

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Pound sterling.

Register: slang

Examples

That car of his has got to be worth a few sovs.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A sovereign (former gold coin).

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 sovereign citizen.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sov” mean?

Pound sterling.

Is “sov” formal or informal?

sov is generally slang.