civvies

/ˈsɪvi/
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Definitions of civvies
  1. noun
    civilian garb as opposed to a military uniform
    synonyms: civies
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    type of:
    civilian clothing, civilian dress, civilian garb, plain clothes
    ordinary clothing as distinguished from uniforms, work clothes, clerical garb, etc.
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