1. to harass, pester, or nag someone repeatedly
Usage: informal; chiefly British
2. to chase or drive someone or something in a hurried or forceful manner
Usage: informal

Examples

• The coach kept chivvying the players to run faster during practice.
• Stop chivvying me about my homework—I'll do it later!
• She chivvied the children along the path toward the park.
• The manager was always chivvying the team to meet their deadlines.
• Don't chivvy him; he works better when left alone.
• They chivvied the cattle through the gate and into the field.