Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chivied
verb
/ˈtʃɪviːd/
Definition
To be harassed or nagged persistently.
Examples
- She felt chivied by her friends to join them for dinner.
- The children chivied him until he agreed to play with them.
- He was chivied into finishing his homework before going out to play.
Meaning
The term ‘chivied’ is often used to describe a situation where someone is being pressured or prompted repeatedly, usually in a bothersome manner.
Synonyms
- pestered
- nagged
- badgered
