Civvy Street

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪvi striːt/

Definitions of civvy street

noun a colloquial term for civilian life or the civilian world, especially in contrast to military life

Example Sentences

A1 After leaving the military, he found a job on civvy street.

A2 Transitioning from the army to civvy street can be challenging for some veterans.

B1 Many soldiers struggle to adjust to life on civvy street after years of service.

B2 The skills learned in the military can be valuable assets when entering civvy street.

C1 Veterans often face difficulties reintegrating into civvy street due to the differences in culture.

C2 The transition from military life to civvy street requires careful planning and support.

Examples of civvy street in a Sentence

formal After retiring from the military, many veterans struggle to adjust to civilian life on civvy street.

informal It can be tough for ex-soldiers to transition to civvy street after years of service.

slang Some people find it hard to cope with the real world when they leave the army and hit civvy street.

figurative Leaving the structured environment of the military can feel like entering a chaotic and unfamiliar civvy street.

Grammatical Forms of civvy street

past tense

civvy streeted

plural

civvy streets

comparative

more civvy street

superlative

most civvy street

present tense

civvy streets

future tense

will civvy street

perfect tense

have civvy streeted

continuous tense

is civvy streeting

singular

civvy street

positive degree

very civvy street

infinitive

to civvy street

gerund

civvy streeting

participle

civvy streeted

Origin and Evolution of civvy street

First Known Use: 1940 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'civvy street' originated in the military, specifically in the British armed forces.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the civilian life outside of military service, 'civvy street' has evolved to represent the transition from military to civilian life more broadly.