Definition

Verb: * To annoy, bother, or pester someone persistently and repeatedly. It implies causing mild to moderate irritation through continual nagging, demands, or interference.

Usage

The verb "chevvy" (also commonly spelled "chivvy") is used to describe the action of persistently annoying or催促 someone. It often carries a connotation of nagging or催促 in a bothersome way. * It is typically used with a direct object (e.g., chevvy someone). * It can be used in both active ("She chevvied him") and passive ("He was chevvied by her") constructions. * It is more common in British English than in American English.

Examples

• The children would constantly chevvy their mother for more sweets.
• He felt chevvyed by his boss's endless stream of minor requests.
• Stop chevvying me about the report; I'll finish it by the deadline.

Advanced Usage

• "to chevvy someone into doing something": To pester or nag someone until they finally do a particular thing.
  • She finally chevvied her brother into cleaning his room.

Variants and Related Words

• Chivvy (verb): The more common alternate spelling of "chevvy." The meaning and usage are identical.
• Chevying/Chivvying (noun/gerund): The act of pestering someone.
  • The constant chivvying became unbearable.

Synonyms

• Harass
• Harry
• Harass
• Pester
• Nag
• Badger
• Hound

Phrasal Verbs

• Chevvy up (less common): To urge someone to hurry or to do something faster.
  • Can you chevvy up the delivery? We need it by noon.

Verb

1. annoy continually or chronically
   • He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked
   • This man harasses his female co-workers