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CHIVVYING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Chivvying.

Chivvying - as a verb

Annoy continually or chronically

Example: "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
besetchevvychevychivyharassharryhassleplagueprovoke
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
annoybotherchafedevilget atget togravelirritatenarknettleragrilevex
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Chivvying - as a noun

The act of one who chivvies, or hurries somebody along; an urging.

Example Sentences

"He was chivvying the dog to come inside."
"The coach was chivvying the players to run faster during practice."
"My mother was constantly chivvying me to clean my room."
"The coach kept chivvying the players to run faster."
"I can't stand how my boss is always chivvying me about deadlines."
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Word Game Points

Is CHIVVYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chivvying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHIVVYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

Is CHIVVYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chivvying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHIVVYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.

Is CHIVVYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chivvying is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHIVVYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.

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