chivy

verb

ˈchi-vē

variants or chivvy

chivied or chivvied; chivying or chivvying

transitive verb

: to tease or annoy with persistent petty attacks

: to move or obtain by small maneuvers

chivy an olive out of a bottle

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Chivy, which is also spelled chivvy, became established in our language in the 19th century and, at first, meant "to harass or chase." Early usage examples are of people chivying a chicken around to catch it and of a person chivying around food that is frying. The verb comes from a British noun chivy meaning "chase" or "hunt." That chivy is believed to be derived from Chevy Chase—a term for "chase" or "confusion" that is taken from the name of a ballad describing the 1388 battle of Otterburn between the Scottish and English. (A chase in this context is an unenclosed tract of land that is used as a game preserve.)

Example Sentences

a boss with a reputation for chivying his workers about every little thing

Recent Examples on the Web For smaller losses, says David Gluckman, Lumkani’s boss, policyholders often have to be chivvied into claiming.

The Economist, 22 Aug. 2019 But radium was rare and costly, with tiny quantities hoarded and chivvied between nations for experiments.

New York Times, 28 Aug. 2019 After becoming prime minister in 2014, Narendra Modi chivvied bankers to open accounts for everyone.

The Economist, 6 June 2019 Abloh had booked a club and chivvied the throng to get down there.

Luke Leitch, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2019 The rich world should focus its attention—and resources, including charity—on chivvying them along.

The Economist, 1 Mar. 2018

chivies

verb

variants or chivvies

present tense third-person singular of chivy

as in bothers

to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation a boss with a reputation for chivying his workers about every little thing

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ignores
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单词	chivies
释义	chivy verb ˈchi-vē variants or chivvy chivied or chivvied; chivying or chivvying transitive verb 1 : to tease or annoy with persistent petty attacks 2 : to move or obtain by small maneuvers chivy an olive out of a bottle Did you know? Chivy, which is also spelled chivvy, became established in our language in the 19th century and, at first, meant "to harass or chase." Early usage examples are of people chivying a chicken around to catch it and of a person chivying around food that is frying. The verb comes from a British noun chivy meaning "chase" or "hunt." That chivy is believed to be derived from Chevy Chase—a term for "chase" or "confusion" that is taken from the name of a ballad describing the 1388 battle of Otterburn between the Scottish and English. (A chase in this context is an unenclosed tract of land that is used as a game preserve.) Synonyms bother bug disturb intrude (upon) pester See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a boss with a reputation for chivying his workers about every little thing Recent Examples on the Web For smaller losses, says David Gluckman, Lumkani’s boss, policyholders often have to be chivvied into claiming. The Economist, 22 Aug. 2019 But radium was rare and costly, with tiny quantities hoarded and chivvied between nations for experiments. New York Times, 28 Aug. 2019 After becoming prime minister in 2014, Narendra Modi chivvied bankers to open accounts for everyone. The Economist, 6 June 2019 Abloh had booked a club and chivvied the throng to get down there. Luke Leitch, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2019 The rich world should focus its attention—and resources, including charity—on chivvying them along. The Economist, 1 Mar. 2018 Word History Etymology chivy, noun, chase, hunt, probably from English dialect Chevy Chase chase, confusion, from the name of a ballad describing the battle of Otterburn (1388) First Known Use 1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1 chivies verb variants or chivvies present tense third-person singular of chivy as in bothers to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation a boss with a reputation for chivying his workers about every little thing Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bothers worries annoys irritates bugs pesters disturbs intrudes (upon) dogs troubles beleaguers butts in devils torments bedevils inconveniences aggravates hassles persecutes vexes nettles irks exasperates plagues distresses puts out angers besieges riles roils provokes grates rankles harasses besets duns piques gnaws chafes peeves frets outrages galls infuriates afflicts antagonizes rasps perturbs enrages inflames gets obtrudes cuts in (on) enflames trespasses incenses invades encroaches maddens infringes agitates Antonyms & Near Antonyms ignores leaves forgets disregards contents delights pleases obliges disarms conciliates satisfies mollifies gratifies consoles slights comforts placates appeases gladdens See More
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chivy

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