British informal term for civilian clothes (vs military uniform).
Civvies
Etymology & History
British civilian clothes. British military terminology. Out of uniform British forces. 'In civvies' British plain clothes. Reflects British military-civilian distinction.
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General British
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Era
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Mild
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Formality
Informal
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