skivvy
1or sciv·vy
Also called skivvy shirt . a man's cotton T-shirt.
skivvies, underwear consisting of cotton T-shirt and shorts.
a thin sweater with a round neck, usually worn over a blouse, turtleneck, or the like.
Origin of skivvy
1Other definitions for skivvy (2 of 2)
a female servant, especially a chambermaid.
to work as a skivvy.
Origin of skivvy
2usage note For skivvy
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How to use skivvy in a sentence
By keeping everything cool down there—including your skivvies.
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British Dictionary definitions for skivvy (1 of 2)
/ (ˈskɪvɪ) /
mainly British often derogatory a servant, esp a female, who does menial work of all kinds; drudge
(intr) British to work as a skivvy
Origin of skivvy
1British Dictionary definitions for skivvy (2 of 2)
/ (ˈskɪvɪ) /
slang, mainly US a man's T-shirt or vest
(plural) slang, mainly US men's underwear
Australian and NZ a garment resembling a sweater with long sleeves and a polo neck, usually made of stretch cotton or cotton and polyester and worn by either sex
Origin of skivvy
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