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

chevies plural

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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Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

• chevies
  plural

Etymology

Origin of chevy

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

Example Sentences

For the journey, he is driving a ’64 Chevy Impala station wagon with a GPS unit inside so that armchair travelers can follow his journey on the web.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

In the 1983 comedy classic National Lampoon’s Vacation, a suburban dad played by Chevy Chase tries to keep up with a Ferrari driven by superstar model Christie Brinkley.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

“We had a guy do it in a ’67 Chevy, that was on his bucket list: Older guy who did it with his wife, and it was a convertible,” said Weiss.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“I love my Chevy EUV Bolt, except in the wintertime,” writes John Shelly, who lives in upstate New York.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“We camped out of the back of the truck, the Chevy Suburban,” Walt explains.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer