Divvy

/ˈdɪvi/ verb

Definition

To divide something into parts and distribute it among people.

Etymology

Short for 'divide,' used informally since the 1800s. Likely influenced by the English word 'divide' and common British slang patterns of shortening words.

Kelly Says

This word shows how English speakers love creating informal short versions of longer words—'divvy' feels friendlier and quicker than 'divide,' which is why it became so popular in British English and Australian English.

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