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

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

Then they felt foolish for saluting in "civies."

From Lost in the Air by Snell, Roy J. (Roy Judson)

This is what he did—he changed on the train from khaki into civies, went home, put on his Imperial uniform, and went up to draw his regimental pay.

From Into the Jaws of Death by O'Brien, Jack

"When I get into civies and walk out of here...."

From A Diary Without Dates by Bagnold, Enid