chiv

/ tʃɪv; ʃɪv; ʃɪv /

noun

1. a knife

verb

1. to stab (someone)

Word History and Origins

Origin of chiv¹

C17: perhaps from Romany chiv blade

Example Sentences

Chiv, a term applied to any improvised bladed weapon, may derive from chivomengro, a Romany word for knife.

From The Guardian

According to Courtney’s testimony, Bradley’s accomplice, Charles Fisher, instructed him to “ding the chiv”.

From The Guardian

Chea Chiv is taking part in the “clean finger” campaign promoting a boycott of Sunday’s elections.

From Washington Post

Speaking in Battambang province, where Chea Chiv was charged, a deputy prime minister and deputy head of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party, Sar Kheng, urged his supporters to look out for those calling for a boycott on Saturday, the day before polls open.

From Washington Post

But Chea Chiv is on the run, charged with incitement as the government cracks down on even this last form of protest.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• carve
• cleave
• divide
• hack
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• shred
• slash
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• strip