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Civvies is usually used in South Africa where it means that you get a day where you don’t have to wear uniform.
“Yes we get to wear civvies on Friday!”
Civvies by The baddest hun May 7, 2022
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Civvies day 

A day on which members of an organization or institution can wear ordinary clothes, as opposed to the usual uniform. Often used as a fundraiser.
On Tuesday, we will have a civvies day to raise money for Hospice.
Civvies day by Drama Bee March 13, 2023
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
you're regular street clothes that you wear when out of uniform. this includes any uniforms: work, band, military, school, so on.
also refers to costumes or any other required dress you wouldn't be seen in on a day to day basis.
show up to practice in your civies, then we'll change into our performance clothes later.
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i brought civies to change into right after the game so i can still go out tonight without looking like a retard in my uniform.
civies by Witty Woodstock September 1, 2007
Civillians, often used by military personelle.
"Why aren't they in uniform?"
"They're civies here just visiting"
civies by Melbell September 23, 2005
Shorter name for YouTuber Civvie 11. Describing himself as "The Pinnacle of Online Entertainment", his channel revolves around reviews of old FPS games, occasionally being titled with a Pro moniker (Pro Doom, Pro Nukem 3D, Pro-Wang, etc).
Although he isn't the most well-known user on the platform, he appears to be making a cameo in the upcoming game Postal 4: No Regerts.
Did you see Civvie 11's video about Duke Nukem Forever? Well worth the wait for 100K subs!
Civvie by BrochachoYT December 13, 2020
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
Word of the Day on September 26, 2026

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
Word of the Day on September 24, 2026
A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.
Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.
Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026
Word of the Day on September 23, 2026

murderhobo 

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
Word of the Day on September 22, 2026
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