civvy street
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Meaning · English
The condition or status of a civilian; civilian life.
Register: slang
Examples
You might have been in Civvy Street / Instead of in the fight; / But it serves you right, / You shouldn't have joined [the navy], / It jolly well serves you right.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “civvy street” mean?
The condition or status of a civilian; civilian life.
Is “civvy street” formal or informal?
civvy street is generally slang.