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divvy van
What does divvy van mean?
A police divisional van used to carry arrested persons.
"They bundled him into the divvy van."
Origin
From 'divisional van' shortened to 'divvy'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'divvy van'?
It's a police divisional van used to transport people who have been arrested or are in custody.
Where does 'divvy van' come from?
It comes from 'divisional van', with 'divisional' shortened to the informal 'divvy'.
How do you use 'divvy van' in a sentence?
For example: 'The police bundled him into the divvy van and took him down to the station.'
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