chevy

[ chev-ee ]

verb (used with object)

, chev·ied, chev·y·ing.

1. to chase; run after.
2. to harass; nag; torment.

verb (used without object)

, chev·ied, chev·y·ing.

1. to race; scamper.

noun

, plural chev·ies.

1. a hunting cry.
2. a hunt, chase, or pursuit.
3. the game of prisoner's base.

chevy

/ ˈtʃɛvɪ /

noun

1. a variant of chivy

Word History and Origins

Origin of chevy¹

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

The Turks and Arabs have for once succeeded in working to a date, which implies a good deal of chevying on the part of the Germans.

From Project Gutenberg

Shooting grizzlies and Indians, and chevying buffaloes, while a poor stockbroking devil like myself has been tied by the leg to this well-worn spot.

From Project Gutenberg

You omitted the trifling detail that the said brute was chevying anybody.

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We’ve shot a few of these fellers and chevied a few more; but what o’ that?

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