civvy

noun — 2 senses

civvy

noun

/ˈsɪvi/

Etymology Shortening of civilian + -y.

1

Informal A civilian; someone who is not in the military.

2

Slang A manufactured cigarette, as opposed to a rollup.

  • I reached across and offered him the packet of civvies.2012, John Hoskison, INSIDE (One Man's Experience of Prison):
Derived terms
civvy street
Related terms
civvy cat

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