Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

civies

Noun
/ˈsɪv.iˌiz/
Definition
Informal or casual clothing worn by people who are not in uniform.
Examples
  • After the meeting, I changed into my civies for a more comfortable evening.
  • The soldiers were instructed to wear civies when attending the event.
Meaning
Civies refers to civilian clothing, especially in contrast to military or professional uniforms. It is often used to describe the attire that individuals wear during their leisure time or off-duty hours.
Synonyms
  • Casual clothes
  • Streetwear
  • Non-uniform attire
  • Everyday clothing