verb
divvy
DIH-vee
Divvy (verb) means to split something up into shares among a group, usually informally. Example: “Let's divvy up the chores between the three of us.”
verb
1
To split something up into shares among a group, usually informally.
"Let's divvy up the chores between the three of us."
noun
1
A share or portion of something, especially profits.
"Each partner in the firm gets a divvy at year's end."
How to use divvy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual way to say "split up" or "share out" — usually followed by "up".
Common pairings
divvy up
divvy something out
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Word forms
- Plural
- divvies
- Third person singular
- divvies
- Past tense
- divvied
- Comparative
- more divvy
- Superlative
- most divvy
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Etymology
A clipped, informal form of dividend.
Rhymes for divvy
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What does “divvy” mean?
The word “divvy” means to split something up into shares among a group, usually informally. In plain terms, a casual way to say "split up" or "share out" — usually followed by "up".
How do you pronounce “divvy”?
“Divvy” is pronounced DIH-vee (/ˈdɪvi/ in IPA).
How do you use “divvy” in a sentence?
Here is “divvy” used in a sentence: “Let's divvy up the chores between the three of us.”
What part of speech is “divvy”?
Depending on how it is used, “divvy” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “divvy” have?
“Divvy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to split something up into shares among a group, usually informally.
