Phrase guide

divvy up

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To divide up: to divide, particularly into separate shares for distribution.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • We can divvy up the last piece of cake and each have a little dessert.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

give out as one's portion or share

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: share, portion out, apportion, deal

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: distribute, give out, hand out, pass out

History

Etymology

A diminutive form of the phrasal verb divide up.