Lexic.us

Definition of Divvy

1. Noun. Short for dividend; especially one paid by a cooperative society.

Definition of Divvy

1. Noun. A share or portion ¹

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

3. Verb. To divide something into portions. ¹

4. Noun. A foolish person. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Divvy

1. to divide [v -VIED, -VYING, -VIES] - See also: divide

Lexicographical Neighbors of Divvy

Literary usage of Divvy

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. An American Glossary by Richard Hopwood Thornton (1912)
"I—ah—might divvy with you, inadequate for their support.—The Nation (NY), April 10. Day,Ypp. 134, 136. ..."

2. Thirty Years of New York Politics Up-to-date by Matthew Patrick Breen (1899)
"... and all of them went hungry—hungry for "turkey" and thirsty for the " divvy." But although they got all the champagne they could drink, and lots of nice ..."

3. War Expenditures: Abstract of Testimony Before Subcommittee No. 2 (camps) of by United States Congress. House Select Committee on Expenditures in the War Dept (1920)
"Did he tell you what he meant by a " divvy "? ... Will you tell us what the man's name was who said he would divvy up with you? Mr. RICHTER. ..."

4. Harper's New Monthly Magazine by Henry Mills Alden (1900)
"divvy! divvy! Be kind to the poor— don't keep them waiting!" The Chair. "Order! I now offer the stranger's remaining document. ..."

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