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govie

Slang

Meaning
A federal government employee.
Type
Slang
Used in
Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia

What does “govie” mean

Casual D.C.-area term for a federal government worker, reflecting the dominance of federal employment in the region. It can describe a job, a person, or a mindset, and is sometimes used half-jokingly about bureaucratic habits. Usage spans the District and its Maryland and Virginia suburbs.

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