What does DIVVY mean?

Parts of Speech: verb, noun, adjective

Definitions:

• verb: to divide or share something among a group of people
• noun: a share or portion of something, especially money
• adjective: relating to or characteristic of sharing or dividing something

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdɪvi/
• UK: /ˈdɪvi/

Origin and Usage: The word "divvy" is of uncertain origin but is believed to have originated in British slang in the early 20th century. It is commonly used in informal contexts to mean to divide or share something, especially money. It is also used as a noun to refer to a share or portion of something.

Synonyms: share, split, portion, distribute, allot

Related Words: share, split, allot, apportion, parcel

Example Sentences:

• The group decided to divvy up the profits equally among themselves.
• She received a divvy of the inheritance from her grandfather.
• The divvy system was set up to ensure that everyone received an equal share of the resources.