chevy

American  

[chev-ee] / ˈtʃɛv i /

Also chivvy,

verb (used with object)

chevied, chevying

1. to chase; run after.

2. to harass; nag; torment.

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verb (used without object)

chevied, chevying

1. to race; scamper.

noun

plural

chevies

1. a hunting cry.

2. a hunt, chase, or pursuit.

3. the game of prisoner's base.

chevy British  

/ ˈtʃɛvɪ /

noun

1. a variant of chivy

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Etymology

Origin of chevy

First recorded in 1775–85; perhaps short for Chevy Chase

Example Sentences

The classic red 1965 chevy driven by John Travolta in Pulp Fiction looks set to be returned to rightful owner Quentin Tarantino 17 years after being stolen from outside the film-maker's LA home.

From The Guardian

Where would I have been with that beast chevying me if you hadn’t come on the scene.

From Project Gutenberg

There's a Navy ship chevying us and catching up like mad.

From Project Gutenberg

I wonder if that’s the brute that chevied the Alexandria post cart last year?

From Project Gutenberg

They were shyer than usual, and led me a long chevy.

From Project Gutenberg