guvnor
Cockney for chief
Guvnor is British slang for governor, used as a term of address for a man in authority—a boss, employer, or simply someone deserving respect: Morning, guvnor.
The spelling reflects Cockney pronunciation.
It can be affectionate or ironic, and sometimes refers to one's father or husband: I'll have to check with the guvnor.
Partner or companion
- palClose trusted companion
- friendNon-kin mutual bond
- chumFriend or fish scraps
- fellaCasual term for man
bloke · stranger · customer · cabbie · cockney · greeting · respect · deference
Workplace superior
- chiefTop-ranking leader
- employerOne who employs others
- foremanWorker who directs others
- supervisorOne who directs workers
manager · overseer · superintendent · gaffer · taskmaster · proprietor · director · head
mate
Partner or companion
fella · bloke · stranger · customer · cabbie · cockney · greeting · respect · deference · acknowledgment
boss
Workplace superior
supervisor · manager · overseer · superintendent · gaffer · taskmaster · proprietor · director · head · captain
landlord
Property owner renting out
taproom · local · freehouse · boozer · alehouse · tavern · snug · saloon bar · public house · licencee
father figure
Male role model
protector · guide · counselor · confidant · role model · sage · teacher · coach · wise man · supporter
- London slanginnit, bruv, fam, roadman, bare
- Cockney slangapples and pears, boat race, mince pies, porky pies, rhyming slang
- UK Employmentemployee rights, redundancy, maternity leave, paternity leave, sick pay
govern, government, governor, governing, governance, governors, governess, governmental, governable