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divy up

B1 informal separable transitive
In simple words

To split something up between people so everyone gets their share. (Alternate spelling of 'divvy up'.)

Meanings

1 B1 informal

To divide and informally share money, goods, or tasks among members of a group. (Variant spelling of 'divvy up'.)

"Once the game was over, they divied up the prize money."

Grammar: separable
Usage notes

This is a variant/misspelling of 'divvy up'. The standard spelling is 'divvy up'. ESL learners should use 'divvy up' in writing. The meaning and usage are identical to 'divvy up'.

Commonly used with

money profits food winnings tasks

Forms

Base
divy up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
divies up
he/she/it
Past simple
divied up
yesterday
Past participle
divied up
have + pp
-ing form
divying up
continuous

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