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skivvy

/ˈskɪvi/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A female domestic servant, especially one employed for menial work.
  2. (Vietnam War) A prostitute.
  3. A close-fitting, long-sleeved T-shirt with a rolled collar.
  4. To perform menial work; to do chores, like a servant.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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