Chivvy

noun

/ˈtʃɪvi/

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounSomething that encourages one to act; a goad, a spur.

2.verbTo coerce or hurry along, as by persistent request.

3.verbTo subject to harassment or verbal abuse.

4.verbTo sneak up on or rapidly approach.

5.verbTo pursue as in a hunt.

"to chivvy the fox"

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