civvy
pronunciation
How to pronounce civvy in British English:
UK ['sɪvɪ]
How to pronounce civvy in American English:
US ['sɪvɪ]
Word Origin
- civvy (n.)
- 1889, civvies, short for civilian clothes (see civilian (adj.)); in reference to civilian clothes of military men.
Example
- 1. People in civvy street have an easy life .
- 2. You 've got a secure job in the army , whereas in civvy street you can get thrown out any time .
- 3. I 'm a soldier now but when I was in civvy street I worked in a factory .