/chev"ee/ , v. , chevied, chevying , n. , pl. chevies . Brit.
v.t.
1. to chase; run after.
2. to harass; nag; torment.
v.i.
3. to race; scamper.
n.
4. a hunting cry.
5. a hunt, chase, or pursuit.
6. the game of prisoner's base.
Also, chivvy, chivy .
[ 1775-85; perh. short for CHEVY CHASE ]