chivvy Definition
- 1to try to make someone do something they do not want to do, especially by repeatedly asking them or telling them what to do
- 2to hurry someone along
Using chivvy: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chivvy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I wish you wouldn't chivvy me about my work.
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The teacher had to chivvy the students to finish their assignments on time.
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We need to chivvy if we want to catch the train.
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He chivvied his friend to leave the party early.
chivvy Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with chivvy
Example
We need to chivvy along if we want to make it to the movie on time.
chivvy up
to encourage or urge someone to do something
Example
I had to chivvy up my teammates to finish the project before the deadline.
Summary: chivvy in Brief
The verb 'chivvy' [ˈtʃɪvi] means to persuade or urge someone to do something, often by repeatedly asking or telling them what to do. It can also mean to hurry someone along. Examples of its use include 'I wish you wouldn't chivvy me about my work.' and 'The teacher had to chivvy the students to finish their assignments on time.' Phrases like 'chivvy along' and 'chivvy up' are also common.
