noun
civvies
SIHV-eez
noun
1
Ordinary, non-military clothing, especially as worn by someone who is normally in uniform.
"The soldiers changed into civvies before heading into town."
How to Use Civvies
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRegular clothes, not a uniform — mostly used by or about military/police personnel.
When to use it
Informal, mainly British/military slang.
Common pairings
dressed in civvies
wear civvies
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Etymology
A shortened, informal form of "civilian clothes."