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.
"“I brought some jeans, a sweater, a heavy shirt, some thermal socks and some skivvies.” He replied. “Skivvies?” A questioning look wrinkled her forehead. “Undershirts and underpants.” He explained."
— Chuck Frazier, Decades (2002)
"He ran out to get the newspaper still in his skivvies."
"And the ceiling is so low that the man dancing on the bar, in nothing but his skivvies, was hunched over like a gorilla."
— Denny Lee, Looking for Mr. Right Now (2005)
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.
