civvy
/ˈsɪvi/
noun
- A civilian, especially as seen from a military perspective.
- The base is off-limits to civvies without a special pass.
- He's been a civvy for five years now, but he still misses the army.
- The sergeant told the recruits to treat every civvy with respect.
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adjective
- Relating to civilian life or clothes; not military.
- After retiring, he enjoyed the simple civvy routine of gardening and walks.
- The store sells both military gear and civvy clothing.
- He wore a civvy jacket to the party instead of his uniform.