Definition of Chivvy in English :
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Chivvy
see synonyms of chivvyVerb
1. beset, chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, harry, hassle, molest, plague, provoke
annoy continually or chronically
Example Sentences:'He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked''This man harasses his female co-workers'
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Chivvy
see synonyms of chivvyv. chiv·vied, chiv·vy·ing, chiv·vies or chiv·ied or chiv·y·ing or chiv·ies
v.tr.
1. To vex or harass with petty attacks: political opponents who chivvied the senator.
2. To maneuver or secure gradually: "had spent two weeks chivvying this division toward combat readiness" (Tom Clancy).
v.intr.
To scurry.
n. pl. chiv·vies or chiv·ies
1. A hunt or chase.
2. A hunting cry.
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