verb
- to harass, pester, or nag someone persistently to do something
- to chase or drive someone or something hurriedly from place to place
Usage: present participle of 'chivy' or 'chivvy'; informal, chiefly British
Usage: present participle of 'chivy' or 'chivvy'; informal
Examples
- She was always chivvying her children to finish their homework.
- The coach kept chivvying the players to move faster during practice.
- Stop chivvying me about the deadline—I'll get it done!
- The dog was chivvying the sheep across the field.
- He spent the morning chivvying his team to meet the project goals.
- My mother is constantly chivvying me to clean my room.