Outdoor Play Terms

noun a hunting cry or call

verb to chase or harass persistently

• The project manager had to chivy the team to meet the deadline.
• I had to chivy my friend to come to the party with me.
• Stop chivying me, I'll do it when I'm ready.
• The persistent rain seemed to chivy the mood of the outdoor event.

noun a small pool of liquid, especially rainwater on the ground

• After the rain, there were several puddles on the sidewalk.
• I accidentally stepped in a puddle on my way to work.
• Let's jump in the puddles like we used to when we were kids.
• She felt like she was stuck in a puddle of emotions, unable to move forward.