Skivvy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskɪvi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Skivvy is a noun meaning (military slang, Vietnam War) A prostitute.
Meaning
(military slang, Vietnam War) A prostitute.
More Meanings
- (US, Australia, New Zealand) A close-fitting, long-sleeved T-shirt with a rolled collar.
- (intransitive) To perform menial work; to do chores, like a servant.
- (dated) A female domestic servant, especially one employed for menial work.
Example Sentences
I put my wetsuit and skivvy on a tree to dry, and laid out my other gear on some grass.
We went out by turns, or sent out the apprentices who skivvied for us, to fetch in roast pork […]
‘He looks so good. He shouldn′t be allowed to wear a black skivvy. Doesn′t he have the most amazing muscles?’
The button-down shirts and plain coloured skivvies were replaced by beads, fringed shawls and loose fitting Asian-style tops.
Word Forms
- skivvies
- skivvie
- skivy
- skivvying
- skivvied
Synonyms for skivvy
Depending on context, synonyms include slavey, skivvies.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slavey, skivvie, housemaid, shopmaid, maidservant, servantess.
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