divvy

[ div-ee ]
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verb (used with or without object),div·vied, div·vy·ing.
  1. to divide; distribute (often followed by up): The thieves divvied up the loot.

noun,plural div·vies.
  1. a distribution or sharing.

Origin of divvy

1
1870–75; div(ide) or div(idend) + -y2

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British Dictionary definitions for divvy (1 of 2)

divvy1

/ (ˈdɪvɪ) informal /


nounplural -vies
  1. British short for dividend, esp (formerly) one paid by a cooperative society

  2. US and Canadian a share; portion

verb-vies, -vying or -vied
  1. (tr usually foll by up) to divide and share

British Dictionary definitions for divvy (2 of 2)

divvy2

/ (ˈdɪvɪ) /


nounplural -vies
  1. dialect a stupid or foolish person

Origin of divvy

2
C20: perhaps from deviant

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