Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chivies
verb
/ˈchɪviːz/
Definition
A term that refers to being nagged or pestered, often in a persistent or annoying manner.
Examples
- Stop chivying me about my homework; I’ll get it done!
- She chivied her brother until he agreed to go to the store.
- Don’t chivvy your friends too much—they might get fed up.
Meaning
To chivvy someone is to repeatedly urge or annoy them to do something, usually resulting in irritation.
Synonyms
- nag
- pester
- hound
- bully
- badger
