plain clothes

/ˈpleɪn ˌkloʊ(ð)z/
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Definitions of plain clothes
  1. noun
    ordinary clothing as distinguished from uniforms, work clothes, clerical garb, etc.
    synonyms: civilian clothing, civilian dress, civilian garb
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    types:
    civies, civvies
    civilian garb as opposed to a military uniform
    mufti
    civilian clothing worn by a person who is entitled to wear a military uniform
    type of:
    article of clothing, clothing, habiliment, vesture, wear, wearable
    a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
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