Added 9 October 2026 skivvy /ˈskɪvi/ noun Categories: PeopleObscure Words noun ! Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about skivvy at Wordnik → Where our words come from → A female domestic servant, especially one employed for menial work. A prostitute. A close-fitting, long-sleeved T-shirt with a rolled collar. verb To perform menial work; to do chores, like a servant. Related Words: slaveyskivviescullery-maidhousemaidshopmaidmaidservantservantessskitservitress Back to today's word