Chivvying

/ˈtʃɪviɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of chivvy; the act of persistently pestering or harassing someone.

Etymology

Present participle form of chivvy, formed by adding -ing to the base verb. Follows standard English verb conjugation patterns developed since the Old English period.

Kelly Says

English gerunds ending in -ing create this sense of ongoing, continuous action—'chivvying' feels like the harassment never stops, which is exactly what the word means!

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