noun
skivvies
Skivvies (noun) means (informal, chiefly US) Underwear, especially men's. Example: “He ran out to get the newspaper still in his skivvies.”
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(informal, chiefly US) Underwear, especially men's.
"He ran out to get the newspaper still in his skivvies."
How to use skivvies
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual word for underwear, particularly men's.
When to use it
Informal, mostly American usage.
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What does “skivvies” mean?
The word “skivvies” means (informal, chiefly US) Underwear, especially men's. In plain terms, a casual word for underwear, particularly men's.
How do you use “skivvies” in a sentence?
Here is “skivvies” used in a sentence: “He ran out to get the newspaper still in his skivvies.”
What part of speech is “skivvies”?
“Skivvies” is a noun.
What is the meaning of skivvies?
"skivvies" (noun) means (informal, chiefly US) Underwear, especially men's.