What is another word for civvies?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪvɪz] (IPA)

Civvies, or civilian clothing, can be referred to by a variety of synonyms depending on the context and region. In the UK, civvies may also be called mufti or plain clothes. The term "street clothes" is common in the United States, while "casuals" is commonly used in Canada and Australia. Similarly, "everyday attire" or "regular clothing" can be used as synonyms for civvies. In military context, the term "BDUs" or Battle Dress Uniforms may be used to differentiate between civilian and military apparel. Whatever term is used, it refers to clothing worn outside of a professional or military uniform.

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What are the hypernyms for Civvies?

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Usage examples for Civvies

Chapter 6 So it was that early Friday morning George Hanlon, still dressed in civvies, of course, arrived at the great passenger liner that was to take him to far Simonides.
"Man of Many Minds"
E. Everett Evans
In the airlock of the cruiser Hanlon removed the disguising makeup, and it was as his Algonian-known self, dressed in civvies he had brought for that purpose, that he descended at the familiar little spaceport.
"Man of Many Minds"
E. Everett Evans
We even gotta wear civvies when we go out to vote for Wayne."
"Police Your Planet"
Lester del Rey

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