ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bivvy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Bivvy is a noun meaning (colloquial) A small tent or shelter.

Meaning

(colloquial) A small tent or shelter.

More Meanings

  1. To erect, or to stay in, such a tent or shelter.
  2. (UK, slang, obsolete) Beer.

Example Sentences

Well, if you're willing to sub me a shant of bivvy, then I'll tell ya
It would be alarming and disconcerting if people sleeping on roll-mats in central London emerged from their bivvies at breakfast, box-fresh, and sporting a crease down each leg of their slacks.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bivy, bivi, bivouac, crib, camp, bothy.

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