ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Civvy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈsɪvi/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Civvy is a noun meaning (informal) A civilian; someone who is not in the military.

Meaning

(informal) A civilian; someone who is not in the military.

More Meanings

  1. (prison slang) A manufactured cigarette, as opposed to a rollup.

Example Sentences

I reached across and offered him the packet of civvies.

Word Forms

Synonyms for civvy

Depending on context, synonyms include straight, tailor-made.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include citizen, undercitizen, skivvy, navvy, tailor-made, navvie.

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