What does CHIVY mean?

Heres your requested information on "chivy": Chivy 1. Parts of Speech:

verb

2. Definitions:

To chase or harass someone in a persistent manner.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈtʃɪvi/

UK: /ˈtʃɪvi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "chivy" originated in the 19th century, likely from the British dialect word "chive" meaning "to goad". It is typically used in informal or colloquial speech to describe the act of persistently chasing or harassing someone in an annoying or teasing manner.

5. Synonyms:

Harass, bother, pester, annoy, irritate, nag, badger, hound, hassle, plague.

6. Related Words:

Chive, chime, chirk, chirp, chive, chyle, chyme, chump, chunk, churl.

7. Example Sentences:
  • He was chivied by his little sister all day long.
  • The paparazzi chivied the celebrity as he left the restaurant.
  • She felt like she was being chivied into making a decision she wasn ready for.


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