divvy

== English == === Pronunciation === (UK, Canada) IPA(key): /ˈdɪvi/ Rhymes: -ɪvi === Etymology 1 === Clipping of dividend +‎ -y. ==== Alternative forms ==== divy divvie (for noun only) ==== Noun ==== divvy (plural divvies) (informal) A dividend; a share or portion. ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Translations ===== ==== Verb ==== divvy (third-person singular simple present divvies, present participle divvying, simple past and past participle divvied) (informal, transitive) To divide into portions. 2006, John C. Roberts, concurrence and dissent in part in League of United Latin American Citizens v. Perry, 548 U.S. 399 (2006) It is a sordid business, this divvying us up by race. ===== Derived terms ===== divvy up ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 === Unclear. Suggested sources include a corruption of Davy lamp as used by miners; dividend as an unemployment benefit; or divot meaning "turf", used euphemistically in place of the vulgar sod. ==== Alternative forms ==== divvie ==== Noun ==== divvy (plural divvies) (slang, derogatory) A foolish person. Synonyms: see Thesaurus:fool ===== Derived terms ===== div divvo === Etymology 3 === ==== Adjective ==== divvy (comparative more divvy, superlative most divvy) (informal, dated) Divine; very pleasant, wonderful.