civvy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsɪvi/
Etymology
Shortening of civilian + -y.
Meanings
- (informal) A civilian; someone who is not in the military.
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(slang) A manufactured cigarette, as opposed to a rollup.
I reached across and offered him the packet of civvies.
2012, John Hoskison, INSIDE (One Man's Experience of Prison):
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| civvie | alternative | lexicographic | |
| civie | alternative | lexicographic | |
| civvies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |