noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of civvy form-of, plural
2. 2
   Civilian clothes. plural, plural-only, slang
3. 3
   civilian garb as opposed to a military uniform wordnet
4. 4
   plural of civvie form-of, plural

Synonyms

All synonyms

civiesciviesmuftimufti

Example

More examples

"Mary was in military uniform; Tom, his civvies."

Etymology

* (Apparel): From a clipping of civilian clothes.

Related phrases

civvy street

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