divvy

[ div-ee ]

verb (used with or without object)

, div·vied, div·vy·ing.

1. to divide; distribute (often followed by up ):

   The thieves divvied up the loot.

noun

, plural div·vies.

1. a distribution or sharing.

divvy

¹

/ ˈdɪvɪ /

noun

1. dialect.
   a stupid or foolish person

divvy

²

/ ˈdɪvɪ /

noun

1. short for dividend, esp (formerly) one paid by a cooperative society
2. a share; portion

verb

1. trusually foll byup to divide and share

Word History and Origins

Origin of divvy¹

1870–75; div(ide) or div(idend) + -y ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of divvy¹

C20: perhaps from deviant

Example Sentences

A trust allows you to divvy up your assets regardless of where the money is kept.

From Los Angeles Times

Republicans in Nebraska are also considering a last-minute change to how the state divvies up Electoral College votes, seeking a winner-takes-all allocation over the current congressional district-based apportionment.

From Salon

Without him the expectation is LSU will divvy up carries among a deep, experienced rotation that’s yet to have one lead back emerge.

From Los Angeles Times

How they decide to divvy up the pie could be a source of further pain for the new administration.

From BBC

Athletes in all sports would be eligible for payments and schools would be given the freedom to decide how that money is divvied up among sports programs.

From Seattle Times