Chevvy (Verb)
Meaning
Annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- Her attitude towards him seems to chevvy him constantly about his lack of success in life.
- His stubbornness about minor issues would chevvy even the most composed person on the team.
- She has a hard time working with a colleague who likes to chevvy everyone about their eating habits.
- Her neighbor's constant criticism seems to chevvy her a lot and takes a toll on her mental health.
- His parents' expectation can chevvy him about not meeting his academic goals every time they come to visit.