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Guv

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

1. A colloquial term, short for "governor," used to address a person in a position of authority, especially a political leader or a boss.
2. As a verb, it means to act as a governor or to govern.

Examples:

• The guv gave an inspiring speech to the crowd.
• I need to speak to the guv about this issue.
• He was elected as the new guv of the state.
• Make sure the engine is well-oiled to properly guv the machine.

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