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For policewoman or policeman, from the Romany Gypsy for policeman. Derogatory. Used predominantly in and around Maidstone, Kent.
Gavver by Vicki P. January 22, 2006
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Policeman or policewoman.
Come on, the gavvers will be here any minute.
Gavver by JC March 6, 2004
nickname usually used by common chavs for policemen
"Quick 'ide! A gaver car is comin'! Get out da way m8!"
gavers by Debzie x-x December 27, 2004

Gavver (s)

A gavver is another word for Poilceman or policewoman mostly used by gypsys such as myself. we also tend to say pigs but we move.
Boy 1 : you alright cuz look at this catapult me farv just chored for me

Boy 2 : cor thats bangin but keep it down some old grunter will hear you chavvey

Boy 1: dordy i can hear the gavvers comin shav it shav it.

Gavver (s)
A UK slang term for police
"Quick hide, the gavers are here"
Gavers by Sophie x July 19, 2018
A name given to the Police officers of the U.K and the Garda of Ireland
Lots of the old Gavers about John?

Yeah I know Billy got shifted by the boydem last week maute!
Gavers by Mastera123 November 16, 2017
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