Skip to content

The word for today is…

chivy (verb):

1: to tease or annoy with persistent petty attacks

2: to move or obtain by small maneuvers

Source : Merriam -Webster

Etymology : Chivy became established in our language in the 19th century and, at first, meant "to harass or chase." Early usage examples are of people chivying a chicken around to catch it and of a person chivying around food that is frying. The verb comes from a British noun chivy meaning "chase" or "hunt." That chivy is believed to be derived from Chevy Chase—a term for "chase" or "confusion" that is taken from the name of a ballad describing the 1388 battle of Otterburn between the Scottish and English. (A chase in this context is an unenclosed tract of land that is used as a game preserve.)

If you enjoyed this Good Oil word of the day please consider sharing it with your friends and, especially, your children.

Latest

Hands off Our Deposits

Hands off Our Deposits

A purchaser may prefer the security of leaving the deposit in trust, while a vendor may need early access to complete a linked purchase. Where both sides are properly informed and voluntarily agree, the state should not make that bargain more difficult.

Members Public