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civvy Definition and Meaning in English (civvy definition)

noun
Synonyms:civiliannon-combatant
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Civvy definition: A civvy is an informal term used, especially by military personnel, to refer to a civilian.

Definitions of Civvy

  1. 1noun(informal)

    A civvy is an informal term used, especially by military personnel, to refer to a civilian.

  2. 2adjective(informal)

    The term "civvy" can also be used informally to describe something related to civilian life or clothing, as opposed to military.

Example Sentences

casual

“After years in the army, he found it hard to adjust to civvy life.”

casual

“The soldiers were looking forward to getting back into their civvies.”

Synonyms

civiliannon-combatant

Antonyms

soldiermilitary personnel

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Inflected Word Forms

nouncivilian
pluralcivvies

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Civvy definition: A civvy is an informal term used, especially by military personnel, to refer to a civilian.
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'Civvy' translates to 'civvy' in English. Civvy definition: A civvy is an informal term used, especially by military personnel, to refer to a civilian.
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