skivvy

== English == === Alternative forms === skivvie, skivy === Etymology === (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈskɪvi/ Rhymes: -ɪvi === Noun === skivvy (plural skivvies) (dated) A female domestic servant, especially one employed for menial work. 2002, Krzysztof Miklaszewski, George M. Hyde (translator, editor), Encounters with Tadeusz Kantor, page 143, The common skivvy from the mortuary clings immoveably to the priest′s bed, which is just as immoveably guarded by the grandmother, who drives her off with a chamberpot. The skivvy is the photographer′s widow, trying to take a picture. (military slang, Vietnam War) A prostitute. (US, Australia, New Zealand) A close-fitting, long-sleeved T-shirt with a rolled collar. ==== Derived terms ==== skivvy house ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== polo-neck === Verb === skivvy (third-person singular simple present skivvies, present participle skivvying, simple past and past participle skivvied) (intransitive) To perform menial work; to do chores, like a servant.