civies

American  

[siv-eez] / ˈsɪv iz /

plural noun

1. a less common variant of civvies. civvy1

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civies British  

/ ˈsɪvɪz /

plural noun

1. informal a variant spelling of civvies See civvy

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Example Sentences

"Ask father," retorted Corporal John, as he slipped away to don "civies" and lunch with the President and his mother and the Camp Commandant.

From Time Magazine Archive

Artillery, and Tommy Atkins, the merchants, shopboys, clerks, and "civies" generally.

From The Siege of Kimberley by Phelan, T.

The next day we dressed up for the attempt by putting on our "civies" first and then drawing our prisoner's uniform over them.

From World's War Events, Vol. II by Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph)

I can shake hands with you, David, now that you’re in 13 civies.

From Out of the Air by Gillmore, Inez Haynes

But in civies, even a frock coat, I've an idea she wouldn't recognize me as a noble hero.

From Torchy As A Pa by Ford, Sewell