Skivvy
noun
A type of men's or women's undergarment, similar to a vest or a pair of briefs.
He wore a skivvy under his shirt to stay warm.
Usage tips
Neutral
underwear,clothing,lingerie
noun
A person who performs menial tasks or domestic work, often used in a somewhat derogatory context.
She felt like a skivvy doing all the chores around the house.
Usage tips
Informal
domestic worker,servant,helper
noun
A type of men's or women's undergarment, similar to a vest or a pair of briefs.
He wore a skivvy under his shirt to stay warm.
Usage tips
Neutral
underwear,clothing,lingerie
noun
A person who performs menial tasks or domestic work, often used in a somewhat derogatory context.
She felt like a skivvy doing all the chores around the house.
Usage tips
Informal
domestic worker,servant,helper
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion
Understanding the term helps in differentiating types of clothing.
Many people might confuse it with regular shirts.
Pro Tip 2/3Clothing Context
Used generally in discussions related to fashion.
'Skivvy' can refer to different styles in various cultures.
Pro Tip 3/3Domestic Use
Often used to describe someone doing menial tasks.
Keep in mind that calling someone a 'skivvy' can be seen as derogatory.
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion
Understanding the term helps in differentiating types of clothing.
Many people might confuse it with regular shirts.
Pro Tip 2/3Clothing Context
Used generally in discussions related to fashion.
'Skivvy' can refer to different styles in various cultures.
Pro Tip 3/3Domestic Use
Often used to describe someone doing menial tasks.
Keep in mind that calling someone a 'skivvy' can be seen as derogatory.
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion
Understanding the term helps in differentiating types of clothing.
Many people might confuse it with regular shirts.
Pro Tip 2/3Clothing Context
Used generally in discussions related to fashion.
'Skivvy' can refer to different styles in various cultures.
Pro Tip 3/3Domestic Use
Often used to describe someone doing menial tasks.
Keep in mind that calling someone a 'skivvy' can be seen as derogatory.
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