/giv"ee/ , adj., givier, giviest . Chiefly South Midland U.S.
1. (esp. of soil) moist, soft, or spongy.
2. unsteady; rickety: That chair is getting a little givey.
3. (of weather) misty, rainy, or humid; damp.
[ 1820-30, Amer.; GIVE + -Y 1 ; retention of e allows base word to be more transparent ]