chivvy

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Synonyms: chivy, chavvy, civvy, chevvy, chivey

Antonyms: chivy, chavvy, civvy, chevvy, chivey

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Verb

1. To [[coerce]] or [[hurry#Verb|hurry]] along, as by [[persistent]] [[request#Noun|request]]. {{defdate|from late 18th c.}}
2. To [[subject#Verb|subject]] to [[harassment]] or [[verbal]] [[abuse#Noun|abuse]].
3. To [[sneak up on]] or [[rapidly]] [[approach#Verb|approach]].
4. To [[pursue]] as in a [[hunt#Noun|hunt]]. {{defdate|from mid 19th c.}}

Noun

1. {{lb|en|Britain}} Something that [[encourage]]s one to [[act#Verb|act]]; a [[goad#Noun|goad]], a [[spur#Noun|spur]].

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