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civvy

 

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Civvy

Noun

1. A colloquial term for a civilian, referring to someone who is not a member of the military or police.

For example: John decided to leave the army and become a civvy.


2. (British slang) An ex-serviceman who has completed their military service and returned to civilian life.

For example: After serving in the navy for ten years, Mark is now a civvy working in a bank.

Adjective

1. Relating to or characteristic of civilian life.

For example: Tom struggled with the transition from military to civvy life.


2. (British slang) Denoting civilian clothes or attire.

For example: The soldiers changed into civvy clothes before going out for the evening.

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