Definition of cove

cove

• a cul-de-sac. Used in Memphis, Tennessee, USA and the immediate surrounding area.

  My house is at the end of the cove.

  Last edited on Oct 07 2013. Submitted by Ray on Mar 16 2009.

noun

• a chap, fellow.

  Akili is not a bad old cove this fella.

  Last edited on Oct 07 2013. Submitted by John Kitus from Boise, ID, USA on Jan 24 2012.

• manager, boss.

  Who's the cove in charge of this place?

  Last edited on Oct 07 2013. Submitted by John Kitus from Boise, ID, USA on Jan 24 2012.

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CV	Definitions include: In Memphis Tennessee and the immediate surrounding area, a cul-de-sac is always referred to as a "cove", and is abbreviated "CV".

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