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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