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Definition chivvy in British English

chivvy verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈtʃɪvi/
1

to try to persuade someone to do something or to hurry them, especially when they do not really feel like it

Example

She chivvied me into buying a bigger car.

Example

We need someone dynamic to chivvy the team along.

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Definition chivvy in British English