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civvy street 

Phrase used by memebers of the armed forces, in the UK, to refer to civilian life in general but especially a career or job which does not involve the armed forces or government.
Oposite of "The Mob" which can mean any1 of the armed forces.
There is a huge differance between civvy street and the mob; in the mob if some1 says they will do something it will usually get done within the next day to 3 weeks, in civvy street they just say it and it means fuck all, especially down south.
civvy street by AMX December 7, 2006
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Civvy Street 

Known in civilian life Civilian life as "CIWS" - Close-In Weapon System, a short-range anti-missile point defense system commonly comprised of a radar system and rotary-barreled Gatling gun. In NATO, the system is the Vulcan Phalanx. A newer version, Goalkeeper, uses the GAU-8 30mm Gatling gun found in the A-10 Thunderbolt for increased range and destructive power. Can have anti-surface modes as well, for use against small craft and the like. Derisive interpretations of the acronym include: 'Christ, It Won't Shoot', and 'Captain, It Won't Shoot,' due to common maintenance difficulties.
We worked on the civvy street all night and the piece of shits still broke!
Civvy Street by Atomic Johnny March 30, 2005
A slang word short for "civilian," but as a military term, has a connotation for an innocent civilian bystander not involved in a military or war.
"Watch your fire, troopers. We don't want to hurt any civvies on this mission. Move out!"
civvie by SahaOasi December 1, 2014
"Civilian" a term used by members of the military.
"You don't have that authority."
"I do because I outrank you, civy."
Civy by StonedSharpie September 19, 2009
Really sneaky and smart. A really friendly person who will help you in any situation. He will also steal and eat your birthday cake.
How are Civiyan.
civiyan by Civi the goat November 29, 2019
Military term referring to civilian clothing, or someone who is not in the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, RAF)
"Right lads, we're off out in civvies tonight"
"Fucking civvies getting in my way thundercunts"
civvies by 0-1Alpha January 25, 2014