Divvy

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdɪvi/

Possibly from divide.

Alternative forms

• divvie (for noun only)

Full definition of divvy

Noun

1. A share or portion
2. (British) A dividend, especially one from the Co-op

Verb

1. To divide something into portions.We divvied up the money to split between us.

First appearance in San Diego's Daily World, 22 Sept 1872, as "divy," apparent abbreviation for "division."

Alternative forms

• divvie

Noun

1. A foolish person.Put it down and stop being a divvy!