Definitions

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  • adjective colloquial Of or run by the government.
  • noun A government job.

Etymologies

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Diminutive in -y from government.

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Examples

  • Please show me this report by Robert Wager on Monday, May 18, 2009 at 11: 21: 50 AM govvy site in aus by amicus curiae on Monday, May 18, 2009 at 11: 56: 04 AM by Robert Wager on Monday, May 18, 2009 at 12: 28: 26 PM

    How to RUIN an Industry: GM WHEAT! 2009

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