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.
by SahaOasi December 1, 2014
Military term referring to civilian clothing, or someone who is not in the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, RAF)
by 0-1Alpha January 25, 2014
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.
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.
by BrochachoYT December 14, 2020
A shortened way of saying a civil war on black Twitter. Similar to the way black Twitter shortened pandemic to panny.
by Sash.handle January 7, 2021
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.
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.
by AMX December 6, 2006
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.
by Atomic Johnny March 31, 2005
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.
by Drama Bee March 13, 2023