English Explanatory Dictionary

civvy street

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The condition or status of a civilian; civilian life.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪvi stɹiːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-civvy street.wav /ˈsɪvi ˌstɹit/ En-us-civvy street.oga

Word forms

civvy street

Etymology

From civvy (“(informal) civilian”, adjective and noun) + street.

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