How Do You Spell CHIVY?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈa͡ɪvi] (IPA)

The word "chivy" is commonly misspelled due to its unusual pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is /ˈtʃɪvi/. The "ch" sound is pronounced like "tch," and the "i" is pronounced like the "i" in "it." This word means to annoy or harass, and it is derived from the word "chase." The correct spelling of "chivy" is often confused with "chimney" or "chile," but it is important to remember that the "v" comes before the "y" in this word.

CHIVY Meaning and Definition

  1. Chivy is a verb that is primarily used in British English, although it can also be found in other English-speaking countries. The word is often used interchangeably with "chivvy." Chivy refers to the act of teasing, annoying, or harassing someone persistently or playfully. It can imply a sense of provocation or pushing someone to do something.

    The term has a mild connotation and is typically used in informal contexts to describe actions such as nagging, bothering, or urging someone to act or respond in a certain way. It can also refer to the act of playfully chasing or pursuing someone, often in a game or sportive manner. Additionally, chivy can be used to describe the act of constantly pestering or pressuring someone to achieve a particular outcome.

    For example, a parent might chivy their child to finish their homework or a sports coach might chivy their team during training. In a social setting, individuals might chivy each other to participate in a particular activity or make a decision.

    In general, chivy embodies the notion of persistent and light-hearted annoyance or encouragement, without any malicious intent. It can be seen as a gentle form of teasing or prodding someone to take action or engage in a particular behavior.

Common Misspellings for CHIVY

Etymology of CHIVY

The word "chivy" is derived from the Old English term "ceowan", which means "to complain" or "to lament". This Old English root eventually evolved into "cheven" in Middle English, which meant "to vex" or "to annoy". Over time, the spelling and pronunciation further transformed, and "chivy" emerged as the modern English word we use today, still carrying the connotation of annoying or harassing someone.

Similar spelling words for CHIVY

Plural form of CHIVY is CHIVIES

Conjugate verb Chivy

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have chivied
you would have chivied
he/she/it would have chivied
we would have chivied
they would have chivied
I would have chivy
you would have chivy
he/she/it would have chivy
we would have chivy
they would have chivy

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been chivying
you would have been chivying
he/she/it would have been chivying
we would have been chivying
they would have been chivying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would chivy
you would chivy
he/she/it would chivy
we would chivy
they would chivy

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be chivying
you would be chivying
he/she/it would be chivying
we would be chivying
they would be chivying

FUTURE

I will chivy
you will chivy
he/she/it will chivy
we will chivy
they will chivy

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be chivying
you will be chivying
he/she/it will be chivying
we will be chivying
they will be chivying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have chivied
you will have chivied
he/she/it will have chivied
we will have chivied
they will have chivied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been chivying
you will have been chivying
he/she/it will have been chivying
we will have been chivying
they will have been chivying

IMPERATIVE

you chivy
we let´s chivy

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to chivy

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was chivying
you were chivying
he/she/it was chivying
we were chivying
they were chivying

PAST PARTICIPLE

chivied

PAST PERFECT

I had chivied
you had chivied
he/she/it had chivied
we had chivied
they had chivied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been chivying
you had been chivying
he/she/it had been chivying
we had been chivying
they had been chivying

PRESENT

I chivy
you chivy
he/she/it chivies
we chivy
they chivy

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am chivying
you are chivying
he/she/it is chivying
we are chivying
they are chivying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

chivying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have chivied
you have chivied
he/she/it has chivied
we have chivied
they have chivied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been chivying
you have been chivying
he/she/it has been chivying
we have been chivying
they have been chivying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it chivy

SIMPLE PAST

I chivied
you chivied
he/she/it chivied
we chivied
they chivied

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