noun
civvies
SIHV-eez
Civvies (noun) means Ordinary, non-military clothing, especially as worn by someone who is normally in uniform. Example: “The soldiers changed into civvies before heading into town.”
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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."
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What does “civvies” mean?
The word “civvies” means ordinary, non-military clothing, especially as worn by someone who is normally in uniform. In plain terms, regular clothes, not a uniform — mostly used by or about military/police personnel.
How do you pronounce “civvies”?
“Civvies” is pronounced SIHV-eez (/ˈsɪv.iz/ in IPA).
How do you use “civvies” in a sentence?
Here is “civvies” used in a sentence: “The soldiers changed into civvies before heading into town.”
What part of speech is “civvies”?
“Civvies” is a noun.
