What does SKIVY mean?

Heres the requested information on "skivy": Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb, adjective.

Definitions:

As a noun, "skivy" refers to a type of shirt or undershirt worn by sailors or military personnel. As a verb, "skivy" means to work hard, especially at menial tasks. As an adjective, "skivy" describes something that is cheap or of low quality.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈskɪvi/

UK: /ˈskɪvi/

Origin and Usage:

The word "skivy" originated as a term used by sailors in the early 20th century to refer to the undershirts they wore. It is believed to be a corruption of the word "sweater," which was a common term for a knitted garment worn by sailors. Over time, "skivy" came to be used more broadly to refer to any type of undershirt. The verb form of "skivy" emerged later, likely as a reference to the hard work required of sailors and military personnel. The adjective form of "skivy" is a more recent development, and is often used to describe something that is cheap or of low quality.

Synonyms:

As a noun, "skivy" is synonymous with "undershirt" or "T-shirt." As a verb, synonyms include "toil," "labor," and "work hard." As an adjective, "skivy" is synonymous with "cheap," "inferior," or "low-quality."

Related Words:

Shirt, sweat, knave, knick, knish.

Example Sentences:

• He wore a skivy under his uniform to keep warm.
• The sailors were ordered to skivy all day in the hot sun.
• The hotel was a bit skivy, but it was cheap and close to the beach.