"govvy" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈɡʌvi/
Etymology: Diminutive in -y from government. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} govvy (not comparable)
  1. (colloquial) Of or run by the government. Tags: colloquial, not-comparable
    Sense id: en-govvy-en-adj-1qzXh3xT

Noun

IPA: /ˈɡʌvi/ Forms: govvies [plural]
Etymology: Diminutive in -y from government. Head templates: {{en-noun}} govvy (plural govvies)
  1. (slang) A government job. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-govvy-en-noun-zCIoI2do
  2. (slang) A government bond. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-govvy-en-noun-XuiRRhof Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 4 1 96

Inflected forms

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          "text": "1986, Coffield, F., Borrill, C. and Marshall, S., Shit jobs, govvy schemes or on the dole: occupational choice for young adults in the North East of England:",
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          "text": "1998, R. Hollands, Crap jobs, “govvy” schemes and trainspotting: reassessing the youth, employment and idleness debate:",
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