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