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How to pronounce guvnor in English?

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Type Words
Type of boss, hirer

Examples of guvnor

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Once I knew my guvnor wanted me out, I got another job before he could sack me.
From the theargus.co.uk
His colloquialisms and slang and deliberately simplistic language all seem a bit cor-blimey-guvnor.
From the guardian.co.uk
Got any spare therms for the kids, guvnor?
From the guardian.co.uk
There's a photo of him on the office wall, looking quite the guvnor in a bowler hat as he supervises the workers in the steaming foundry.
From the nzherald.co.nz
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  • (British slang) boss