Pronunciation: /ˈʧɪvi/

Definitions of chivy

noun a hunting cry or call

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a chivy coming from the bushes.

A2 The children played a game of chivy in the playground.

B1 Her constant chivy to finish the project on time was annoying.

B2 The manager's chivy for better results pushed the team to work harder.

C1 The chivy of deadlines and responsibilities can be overwhelming in a high-pressure job.

C2 The chivy of public opinion can greatly influence political decisions.

verb to chase or harass persistently

Example Sentences

A1 I chivied my little brother to finish his homework before dinner.

A2 The teacher chivied the students to study for their upcoming exams.

B1 The project manager chivied the team to meet the deadline.

B2 The coach chivied the players to give their best performance in the match.

C1 The CEO chivied the employees to increase productivity and meet targets.

C2 The politician chivied the supporters to campaign vigorously for the upcoming election.

Examples of chivy in a Sentence

formal The project manager had to chivy the team to meet the deadline.

informal I had to chivy my friend to come to the party with me.

slang Stop chivying me, I'll do it when I'm ready.

figurative The persistent rain seemed to chivy the mood of the outdoor event.

Grammatical Forms of chivy

past tense

chivied

plural

chivies

comparative

more chivy

superlative

most chivy

present tense

chivies

future tense

will chivy

perfect tense

have chivied

continuous tense

is chivying

singular

chivy

positive degree

chivy

infinitive

to chivy

gerund

chivying

participle

chivied

Origin and Evolution of chivy

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'chivy' originated from the Middle English word 'chevyen', which means to chase or hunt.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'chivy' has evolved to also mean to harass or nag someone persistently, in addition to its original meaning of chasing or hunting.