verb
- to harass, pester, or nag someone persistently; to hurry or rush someone along
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Examples
- She chivvies her children to finish their homework every evening.
- The coach chivvies the team along during practice to keep them focused.
- Stop chivvying me—I'll be ready in a minute!
- He chivvies his colleagues to meet the project deadline.
- The teacher chivvies the students to clean up after art class.
- Don't chivvy me about being late; I'm doing my best.