What does CIVVY mean?

Civvy 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

2. Definitions:

• (Noun) A civilian, especially one who is not a member of the military or police force.
• (Adjective) Of or relating to civilians, especially when contrasted with military or police personnel.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsɪvi/
• UK: /ˈsɪvi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "civvy" is a shortened form of "civilian" and is primarily used in British English. It is commonly used to refer to someone who is not a member of the military or police force. The term has been in use since at least the 1940s and is often used in a casual or slang context.

5. Synonyms:

• Civilian
• Non-military
• Non-police

6. Related Words:

• Civic
• Civet
• Civie
• Civvy

7. Example Sentences:

• The army base was surrounded by a fence to keep out civvies.
• After serving in the military, he was happy to be a civvy again.
• The company offered a civvy street training program for veterans transitioning to civilian life.