What is a governor in England?
British English: governor NOUN /ˈɡʌvənə/ In some systems of government, a governor is a person who is in charge of the political administration of a region or state. He was governor of the province.
What does Goovna mean?
governor (guvna, guvnah, gov, gov’nor, govnor, guv, guvnor, guv’nor) Selected answer: used to address one’s superior / boss / Cockney slang / vulgar form of address for a man. Entered by: PB Trans.
What does cabbage mean in slang?
money
2 slang : money, cash.
Why do Brits say Guvnor?
The term ‘guv’ or ‘governor’ is most commonly used for a reason by manual tradespeople, to denote the person paying their bill, or the person who orders and accepts their work, to distinguish from the tenant, the property’s legal owner, and so on. The governor is the person who they are answerable to.
Why do British police say Guv?
Guv is used by prisoners in the UK as a respectful (but informal, even friendly) form of address for male prison officers of all ranks. Female officers are addressed as miss, regardless of their marital status.
Why do British say Guvnor?
The term ‘guv’ or ‘governor’ is most commonly used for a reason by manual tradespeople, to denote the person paying their bill, or the person who orders and accepts their work, to distinguish from the tenant, the property’s legal owner, and so on.
Which of these is a slang word for a male friend in Australia?
100 Australian Slang Words & Phrases
| Aussie slang word/phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Maccas | McDonalds |
| Manchester | Sheets / Linen etc |
| Mate | Friend |
| Mozzie | Mosquito |
What does the word buttery mean?
1a : having the qualities (such as smoothness or richness) of butter buttery flavors. b : containing or spread with butter buttery pastry. 2 : marked by flattery buttery compliments.