verb
- past tense of chivvy; to harass, pester, or nag someone persistently
- past tense of chivvy; to hurry or rush someone along
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Examples
- She chivvied her children to finish their homework before dinner.
- The coach chivvied the team along during the practice session.
- He chivvied me about paying back the loan I owed him.
- The teacher chivvied the students into lining up for the field trip.
- My mother chivvied me to clean my room all weekend.
- They chivvied him into making a decision about the job offer.