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divy up

B1 informal separable transitive

Non-standard spelling of 'divvy up'; to divide and share something informally among a group.

In plain English

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

What does "divy up" mean?

One main meaning — here's how to use it.

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."

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Usage tip

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'.

Words that pair with "divy up"

Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.

money profits food winnings tasks

How to conjugate "divy up"

The five tense forms you'll use most often.

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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