1. Plural of middy; a midshipman or midshipwoman in a naval academy or navy.
Usage: nautical; often used in historical or formal naval contexts
2. Plural of middy; a middy blouse, a loose sailor-style blouse with a wide collar.
Usage: fashion; chiefly historical or vintage clothing

Examples

• The middies at the Naval Academy trained rigorously for their careers at sea.
• Several middies were promoted to ensign after completing their final year.
• She wore a vintage middy blouse with a navy collar to the costume party.
• The school uniform included middies as part of the traditional dress code.
• The middies marched in formation during the naval ceremony.