chivy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb annoy continually or chronically

Etymology

A variant of chevy.

In classic literature

Synonyms

harass, hassle, harry, chivvy, chevy, chevvy, beset, plague, molest, provoke

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