Pronunciation: /ˈsɪvi striːt/
noun a colloquial term for civilian life or the civilian world, especially in contrast to military life
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.
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.
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