- Skiv·vies
- /ˈskıviz/ trademarkUS — used for men's underwear
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Skiv·vies
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skiv|vies — «SKIHV eez», noun (plural). U.S. Nautical Slang. men s underwear: »Officers were in shirt sleeves; some of the crew lounged in their skivvies (Newsweek). ╂[origin unknown] … Useful english dictionary
skiv|vy — «SKIHV ee», noun, plural vies, verb, vied, vy|ing. British Slang. –n. a woman servant of low status, such as a scullery maid. –v.i. to work as a skivvy; do domestic or menial work: »There are now better jobs than skivvying to look for, and wages… … Useful english dictionary
skiv·vy — /ˈskıvi/ noun, pl vies [count] Brit informal : a female servant who does work that is dirty and unpleasant I m tired of being treated like a skivvy … Useful english dictionary
Skivvies — Skiv·vies (skĭvʹēz) A trademark used for underwear. This trademark often occurs in lowercase in print: “About 500 yards away, on three destroyers snubbed up to the dock, men were clambering on the deck in their skivvies” (Smithsonian). * * * … Universalium
skivvies — skiv|vies [ skıviz ] noun plural AMERICAN underwear, usually for men … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
skivvy — skiv•vy [[t]ˈskɪv i[/t]] n. pl. vies 1) clo Also called skiv′vy shirt . a knit shirt with a small placket at the neck 2) clo skivvies, underwear consisting of this or a T shirt and shorts • Etymology: 1925–30; orig. obscure … From formal English to slang
L'Skadrille — L’Skadrille est un groupe de rap français issu de la région parisienne. Sommaire 1 Biographie 2 Discographie 3 Apparitions 4 Notes et références … Wikipédia en Français
