Past tense of chivy; to have chased, harassed, or repeatedly bothered someone.
From 'chivy' (variant of 'chevvy'), possibly from the name 'Chevy' or from chevy-hunting traditions. Meaning evolved to describe persistent, annoying pursuit.
The word 'chivied' survived in British English while Americans prefer 'chevy,' showing how dialects diverge—two words from the same root that separated and specialized in different English-speaking regions.
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