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- DictionaryDiv·vy/ˈdivē/
verb
- 1. divide up and share: "they divvied up the proceeds"
noun
- 1. a dividend or share, especially of profits earned by a cooperative. British
The meaning of DIVVY is divide, share —usually used with up. How to use divvy in a sentence.
a dividend (= part of the profit of a company that is paid to the shareholders): The Co-operative movement began operating its dividend or 'divvy' scheme 150 years ago. divvy. verb [ T ]
Divvy definition: to divide; distribute (often followed by up). See examples of DIVVY used in a sentence.
You can also divvy other things: "Let's divvy this painting job — you do the trim, and I'll paint the walls." As a noun, a divvy is a share or a part of something — the word, from American English, is a shortened version of dividend , a divided payment, from the Latin dividendum , "thing to be divided."
If you call someone a divvy, you are saying in a humorous way that you think they are rather foolish.
A complete guide to the word "DIVVY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
divvy. ( ˈdɪvɪ) n, pl -vies. 1. (Banking & Finance) Brit short for dividend, esp (formerly) one paid by a cooperative society. 2. US and Canadian a share; portion. vb, -vies, -vying or -vied. (usually foll by: up) to divide and share.
noun. A division. Webster's New World. A share or portion. Wiktionary. (UK) A dividend, especially one from the Co-op. Wiktionary. A foolish person. Put it down and stop being a divvy! Wiktionary. Synonyms:
Definition of divvy verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you call someone a divvy, you are saying in a humorous way that you think they are rather foolish.