Etymology

divvy

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Today it means: A dividend; a share or portion. Full definition →

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divvy · noun, verb1

Clipping of dividend + -y.

divvy · noun2

Unclear. Suggested sources include a corruption of Davy lamp as used by miners; dividend as an unemployment benefit; or divot meaning "turf", used euphemistically in place of the vulgar sod.

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