Associations to the word «Skivvy»

Wiktionary

SKIVVY, noun. (dated) A female domestic servant, especially one employed for menial work.
SKIVVY, noun. (military slang) (Vietnam War) A prostitute.
SKIVVY, noun. (Australia) (New Zealand) A close-fitting, long-sleeved t-shirt with a rolled collar.
SKIVVY, verb. (intransitive) To perform menial work; to do chores, like a servant.

Dictionary definition

SKIVVY, noun. A female domestic servant who does all kinds of menial work.

Wise words

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