How Do You Spell CIVVIES?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪvɪz] (IPA)

The word "civvies" is a slang term referring to casual clothing worn by civilians, rather than uniforms or formal attire. It is spelled with a "v" instead of a "f" because the sound represented by "v" in English is called a voiced labiodental fricative, while the sound represented by "f" is a voiceless labiodental fricative. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is represented as /ˈsɪviz/, with the stress on the first syllable. The word likely derives from the phrase "civilian clothes".

CIVVIES Meaning and Definition

1. Civvies, short for civilian clothes, refers to the clothing worn by individuals who are not in military or uniformed service, but rather are civilians or members of the general public. The term "civvies" emphasizes the differentiation between individuals who are part of the military or other uniformed services and those who are not, highlighting the distinction in attire that accompanies such roles.

   Civvies typically encompass a wide range of casual attire that people wear in their day-to-day lives. This may include jeans, t-shirts, dresses, skirts, or any other clothing items commonly associated with non-military personnel. The term often implies a sense of informality or relaxed dress, as opposed to the more structured or formal uniforms typically worn by military or uniformed personnel.

   While the term "civvies" has its roots in military and uniformed contexts, it has evolved to be widely understood and used in everyday language. People may reference changing into civvies after a day of work wearing a uniform, or looking forward to wearing civvies on weekends or during leisure time. The term also conveys a sense of freedom and individuality, as civilians have the liberty to choose their own attire based on personal preference, style, and comfort.

Common Misspellings for CIVVIES

• livves
• givves
• civis
• xivvies
• vivvies
• fivvies
• civviies
• clavvies
• Bimvees
• civvys
• covvits

Etymology of CIVVIES

The word "civvies" is derived from the term "civilian" and is slang for civilian clothes or clothing worn by people who are not in military or uniformed service.

The term "civilian" originated in the late 14th century, derived from the Latin word "civilis", which means pertaining to citizens or relating to public life. It initially referred to someone who was not a member of the clergy or the military.

The term "civvies" itself first appeared in the early 20th century, particularly during World War I, when soldiers in uniform commonly referred to their civilian attire as "civvies" or "civvy clothes". The term gained popularity among military personnel and eventually entered common slang usage in the English language.

Similar spelling words for CIVVIES

• civics,
• civies,
• civic.