chivy
/ˈtʃɪvi/
noun
- 1
A hunt or pursuit; a chase.
- 2
A cry used in hunting.
- 3
The game of prisoners' bars.
verb
- 1
To chase or hunt.
- 2
To vex or harass with petty attacks.
- 3
To maneuver or secure gradually.
- 4
To scurry.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To coerce or hurry along, as by persistent request.
- 2
To subject to harassment or verbal abuse.
- 3
To sneak up on or rapidly approach.
- 4
To pursue as in a hunt.
“to chivvy the fox”
Translate “chivy” to another language
Click any language to open the translator with this word already filled in.