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Definition of Chivvy
1. Verb. Annoy continually or chronically. "The performance is likely to chivvy Sue"; "This man harasses his female co-workers"
Exact synonyms: Beset, Chevvy, Chevy, Chivy, Harass, Harry, Hassle, Molest, Plague, Provoke
Specialized synonyms: Goad, Needle, Bedevil, Crucify, Dun, Frustrate, Rag, Torment, Haze
Generic synonyms: Annoy, Bother, Chafe, Devil, Get At, Get To, Gravel, Irritate, Nark, Nettle, Rag, Rile, Vex
Derivative terms: Harasser, Harassment, Harrier, Hassle, Molestation, Plague, Provocation, Provocative, Provoker
Specialized synonyms: Goad, Needle, Bedevil, Crucify, Dun, Frustrate, Rag, Torment, Haze
Generic synonyms: Annoy, Bother, Chafe, Devil, Get At, Get To, Gravel, Irritate, Nark, Nettle, Rag, Rile, Vex
Derivative terms: Harasser, Harassment, Harrier, Hassle, Molestation, Plague, Provocation, Provocative, Provoker
Definition of Chivvy
1. Verb. To subject to harassment or verbal abuse. ¹
2. Verb. To coerce, as by persistent request. ¹
3. Verb. To sneak up on or rapidly approach. ¹
4. Verb. To pursue as in a hunt. ¹
5. Noun. A goad. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Chivvy
1. to chevy [v -VIED, -VYING, -VIES] - See also: chevy
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chivvy
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