civvy
or civ·y
[ siv-ee ]
Origin of civvy
1First recorded in 1885–90; civ(ilian) + -y2
Words Nearby civvy
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How to use civvy in a sentence
Some had greeny puttees and sandy slacks, a "civvy" coat and a khaki cap.
At Suvla Bay | John Hargrave
British Dictionary definitions for civvy
civvy
/ (ˈsɪvɪ) /
nounplural civvies slang
a civilian
(plural) civilian dress as opposed to uniform
civvy street civilian life
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