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What does gov mean?
Short for 'governor'. Used to address a prison officer or senior member of staff, often to curry a small favour.
"Any chance of a phone call, gov?"
Origin
Abbreviation of 'governor', the official title for senior prison management, extended to any officer.
Frequently asked questions
What does gov mean in prison?
Gov is short for 'governor.' It's used to address a prison officer or senior staff member, often when trying to get a small favour.
How is gov used?
It's a polite, slightly deferential form of address, as in 'any chance of a phone call, gov?'
Where does gov come from?
It's an abbreviation of 'governor,' the official title for senior prison management, extended informally to any officer.
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