civvy

Definitions


[ˈsɪvi], (Noun)

Definitions:
- civilian clothes, as opposed to uniform
(e.g: the Chief Constable came along in civvies)


Phrases:
- Civvy Street

Origin:
late 19th century: abbreviation


[ˈsɪvi], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to civilians
(e.g: fliers who left the services for civvy airlines)


Phrases:
- Civvy Street

Origin:
late 19th century: abbreviation




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