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skivvy

The correct spelling is skivvy.

How to pronounce skivvy

/ˈskɪvi/
noun

IPA: /ˈskɪvi/

Say it like: Ski-vvee

The correct spelling is skivvy. A female domestic servant, especially one employed for menial work.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A female domestic servant, especially one employed for menial work.
  2. 2.(Vietnam War) A prostitute.
  3. 3.A close-fitting, long-sleeved T-shirt with a rolled collar.

verb

  1. 1.To perform menial work; to do chores, like a servant.

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