civvy

or civ·y

[ siv-ee ]

noun

, plural civ·vies.

1. none civ·vies []. Also civies. civilian clothes.
2. a civilian.

civvy

/ ˈsɪvɪ /

noun

1. a civilian
2. plural civilian dress as opposed to uniform
3. civvy street
   civvy street civilian life

Word History and Origins

Origin of civvy¹

First recorded in 1885–90; civ(ilian) + -y ²

Example Sentences

Some had greeny puttees and sandy slacks, a "civvy" coat and a khaki cap.

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