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    [Plural noun]  | "skiv*vies" | \ ˈski-vēz \


    1: underwear


    Origin: 1919 ;

     From Skivvies, former trademark;

    [Noun]  | "skiv*vy" | \ ˈski-vē \


    1: a female domestic servant


    Origin: circa 1902 ;

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    [Noun]  | "skivvies" 


    1: a female domestic servant;


      * e.g., " ... the pop star's image as a working-class hero strains credulity now that he owns a large estate with an army of cooks, butlers, and skivvies to attend to his every want "



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    [Noun]  | "skivvy" 


    1: a female domestic servant;


      * e.g., " ... the pop star's image as a working-class hero strains credulity now that he owns a large estate with an army of cooks, butlers, and skivvies to attend to his every want "



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     [ "skivvies" ]

    1: Slang for underwear, generally mens trunks or briefs, but can also be applied to singlets or undershirts. Can also be applied to swimwear or other skimpy items of clothing.

      * e.g.,  ... Seeing Joe in his skivvies is definitely an inspiration to spend more time at the beach. 


     [ "skivvies" ]

    2: Not to be confused with skivvy, a long-sleeved, tight-fitting shirt.

     [ "skivvies" ]

    1: Skiv·vies (skvz)

      * e.g.,  ... I've got my skivvies in a bunch. 


     [ "skivvies" ]

    2: A trademark used for underwear. This trademark often occurs in lowercase in print: “The venerable white-underwear company . . . had dabbled in socks, sweats, and fashion skivvies” (Advertising Age). “About 500 yards away, on three destroyers snubbed up to the dock, men were clambering on the deck in their skivvies” (Smithsonian).

     [ "skivvy" ]

    1: Old fashioned word, commonly, a female domestic servant (or) chambermaid.Replaced later with chambermaid, sometimes known as a 'char'

      * e.g.,  ... This ungrateful little skivvy was dismissed from the household when caught stealing from the Master's bedroom. 

     [ "skivvy" ]

    1: A long sleeved t-shirt

      * e.g.,  ... thats a nice scivvy your wearing today 

     [ "skivvy" ]

    1: An uncircumcized dick

      * e.g.,  ... Brad: bro your mama loves my skivvy, coz ur dad has a helmet 

     [ "skivvy" ]

    1: Somebody who 'skives' (skips, misses) a lesson.

      * e.g.,  ... "John, you missed rugby training, you skivvy bastard." 

     [ "Skivvy" ]

    1: that natty rat looking stocky teacher that lurks about and doesnt know any subjects in particular,

      * e.g.,  ... "look carly, we got skivvy for geoggers, 20points if you tag him" 


     [ "Skivvy" ]

    2: usually found at the city academy bristol

     [ "Skivvies" ]

    1: A group of people who do tasks on behalf of another person or group who are lazy but have money, so can afford to be.

      * e.g.,  ... Example: Can someone get my skivvies in here? I need someone to change the televison channel, because i can't find the remote. 

     [ "skivvy" ]

    1: (noun)Any negative connotation having to do with emotions or actions of a girl on her period.

      * e.g.,  ... Boyfriend: Rachael keeps getting mad at everything I do... And everyone else she talks to. I try to love her with all my heart. What am I doing wrong? 

     [ "Skivvy Dipping" ]

    1: Swimming wearing underwear (skivvies) as a substitute for swimsuits, usually done with friends at night. Often involving alcohol and trespassing.

      * e.g.,  ... I wanted to go skinny dipping with her but wasn't quite ready to reveal the full package yet, so I opted for skivvy dipping in my boxers. 

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