How to Pronounce "civvies"
word
ˈsɪv.is
SIV-eez
sˈɪvɪz
SIV-iz
Definition
Casual or everyday clothes, especially when worn by someone who usually wears a uniform, like a soldier or police officer.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪv.is
British English
sˈɪvɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIV-eez
UK
SIV-iz
Listen in Context
He changed into his civvies after work.
Soldiers wear uniforms on duty and civvies when they're off.
She forgot to bring her civvies for the weekend.
You'll feel more comfortable once you get out of that uniform and into your civvies.