plural garveys
: a small scow especially of the New Jersey coast
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The Jawn — a slang word particular to Philadelphia that functions as a pronoun for pretty much anything — is a garvey, a type of work boat. —
Cassie Owens, Philly.com, 2 June 2018
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Cassie Owens, Philly.com, 2 June 2018
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“Garvey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/garvey. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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