Civvy

//ˈsɪvi// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A civilian; someone who is not in the military. informal
  2. 2
    A manufactured cigarette, as opposed to a rollup. slang

    "I reached across and offered him the packet of civvies."

Synonyms

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civviestraighttailor-made

Example

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"I reached across and offered him the packet of civvies."

Etymology

Shortening of civilian + -y.

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civvy street

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