govvy /ˈɡʌvi/noun 3adjective 1forms 1 noun3 •(slang) A government job.In these regions new occupations are either state-created ‘govvies’ or in areas such as tourism, leisure and personal care. — 2003 •(slang) A government bond. •(slang) A government employee. adjective1 •(informal) Of or run by the government. formsgovvies