Chivvies

/ˈtʃɪviz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular or plural present tense of 'chivvy'; harasses or repeatedly urges someone forward.

Etymology

Present tense conjugation of 'chivvy,' a British English variant of 'chivy,' from origins possibly related to chase or harassment in Northern English dialect.

Kelly Says

The double-'v' spelling in 'chivvy' is a British thing—it's an example of how spelling differences between British and American English sometimes come from regional dialect variations.

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