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or chivvy
as in to bother
to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation
a boss with a reputation for chivying his workers about every little thing
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Recent Examples of chivy
Chelsea had chivied and harried and unnerved Real Madrid, the reigning European champion.
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Rory Smith, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2023
For smaller losses, says David Gluckman, Lumkani’s boss, policyholders often have to be chivvied into claiming.
—The Economist, 22 Aug. 2019
But radium was rare and costly, with tiny quantities hoarded and chivvied between nations for experiments.
—New York Times, 28 Aug. 2019
After becoming prime minister in 2014, Narendra Modi chivvied bankers to open accounts for everyone.
—The Economist, 6 June 2019
Abloh had booked a club and chivvied the throng to get down there.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2019
The rich world should focus its attention—and resources, including charity—on chivvying them along.
—The Economist, 1 Mar. 2018
Rory Smith, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2023
For smaller losses, says David Gluckman, Lumkani’s boss, policyholders often have to be chivvied into claiming.
—The Economist, 22 Aug. 2019
But radium was rare and costly, with tiny quantities hoarded and chivvied between nations for experiments.
—New York Times, 28 Aug. 2019
After becoming prime minister in 2014, Narendra Modi chivvied bankers to open accounts for everyone.
—The Economist, 6 June 2019
Abloh had booked a club and chivvied the throng to get down there.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2019
The rich world should focus its attention—and resources, including charity—on chivvying them along.
—The Economist, 1 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chivy
Verb
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There’s something delicious about sipping lemonade after a dip in the pool, looking down from the balcony at the day-trippers all hot and bothered below.—
Richard Godwin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Chisholm, the Yankees’ hottest hitter over the last month or so, has said that the shoulder bothers him more in the field than at the plate.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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Perhaps Trump just wanted to annoy his counterparts, especially those on the continent.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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But Cotton, annoyed by Hank’s indirectness and emotion, browbeats his son.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Jake Paul’s everyday unscented face wash avoids irritating fragrances but is infused with vitamin B3 to help keep your skin hydrated.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Work exposures: If you are frequently exposed to irritating chemicals or substances, your risk of dermatitis is higher.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
29 June 2025
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“Chivy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chivy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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