SKIVVY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Skivvy

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 20th century: of unknown origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈskɪvi
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a female domestic servant who performs menial tasks

Short Definition:

female domestic servant who performs menial tasks

Examples:
  • I found a job as a maid-of-all-work, a skivvy
Definition:

a lightweight high-necked long-sleeved garment.

Short Definition:

lightweight high-necked long-sleeved garment

Definition:

underwear consisting of a vest and underpants.

Short Definition:

underwear consisting of vest and underpants

Word: Skivvy

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈskɪvi
Dialects: British English
Definition:

do menial household tasks; work as a skivvy

Short Definition:

do menial household tasks

Examples:
  • I was skivvying for that Brixton family

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