Definitions

1. verb

to persuade or urge someone to do something persistently, often in a teasing or annoying way

“Her mother chivvied her into doing her homework.”

2. noun

a person or thing that chivvies or teases someone

“The chivvy in the office always finds ways to distract me from my work.”

3. verb (informal)

to herd or drive (animals) by shouting, whistling, or other means

“The shepherd had to chivvy the sheep back into the fold.”