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divvy Definition

divvy (divē)

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·vied, -·vy·ing

Slang to share; divide (up)

Etymology: < divide

noun

Slang a division

divvy Usage Examples

Followed by a transitive particle

  • up: The new order has implications, too, for the way we divvy up the world's wealth.

Particle object:

  • cash: Each district has been asked to come up with its own structures for divvying up the cash.

Modifying Another Word

  • then: Then divvied up the names between the Beeb's frontline warriors.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • up: Why not let me divvy up my memory allocation any damn way I please, huh?

Browse dictionary entries near divvy

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  7. divorced
  8. divorce
  9. divorcée
  10. divorcé
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