Chivy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈchi-vē/

Meaning & Definition of Chivy

Chivy (verb)

  1. to tease or annoy with persistent petty attacks
  2. to move or obtain by small maneuvers

Chivy (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation

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

    similar: bother, bug, disturb, intrude (upon), pester
    related: inconvenience, trouble, aggravate, annoy, bedevil, chafe, devil, dog, dun, exasperate, fret, gall, get, gnaw, grate, hassle, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, persecute, pique, put out, rankle, rasp, rile, roil, torment, vex, worry, beleaguer, beset, besiege, distress, plague, afflict, harass, provoke, anger, antagonize, enrage, incense, inflame, infuriate, madden, outrage, agitate, perturb, butt in, cut in (on), obtrude, encroach, infringe, invade, trespass
    near: disregard, forget, ignore, leave, slight, appease, conciliate, disarm, mollify, oblige, placate, delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy, comfort, console, content

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Chivy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Chivy:

bother, bug, disturb, intrude (upon), pester

Related Words for Chivy

inconvenience, trouble, aggravate, annoy, bedevil, chafe, devil, dog, dun, exasperate, fret, gall, get, gnaw, grate, hassle, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, persecute, pique, put out, rankle, rasp, rile, roil, torment, vex, worry

Near Antonyms of Chivy

disregard, forget, ignore, leave, slight, appease, conciliate, disarm, mollify, oblige, placate, delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy, comfort, console, content

Word Forms of Chivy

Inflections: chivied, chivvied, chivying, chivvying

Origin & Etymology of Chivy

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: 1896

Frequently Asked Questions about Chivy

What does "Chivy" mean?

"Chivy" means to tease or annoy with persistent petty attacks. As a verb, it is defined as: to tease or annoy with persistent petty attacks.

What is another word for "Chivy"?

Other words for "Chivy" include bother, bug, disturb, intrude (upon) and pester. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Chivy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Chivy"?

There are 60 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Chivy". Common alternatives include bother, bug, disturb, intrude (upon) and pester.

How do you use "Chivy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Chivy" in a sentence: "a boss with a reputation for chivying his workers about every little thing".

Is "Chivy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Chivy" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Chivy"?

"Chivy" is pronounced /ˈchi-vē/.

What is the origin of the word "Chivy"?

"Chivy" comes from 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: 1896.

What is another word for "Chivy" meaning "to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation"?

When "Chivy" (verb) means to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation, synonyms include bother, bug, disturb, intrude (upon) and pester.