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

I heard some of our soldiers saying in wonder to each other, "did you see those civies going along the road just now?"

From With British Guns in Italy A Tribute to Italian Achievement by Dalton, Hugh Dalton, Baron

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

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

From Out of the Air by Gillmore, Inez Haynes

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

From The Siege of Kimberley by Phelan, T.