Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈa͡ɪvɪd] (IPA) 
The word "chivied" is spelled with a "v" instead of a "f", despite being pronounced as "chif-ied". The reason for this is because the word is derived from the British slang term "chivy", meaning "to chase or harass". The original spelling of "chivy" included a "v", and when the past tense form was created, the spelling remained consistent. Therefore, "chivied" is spelled with a "v" and pronounced as "chif-ied" (tʃɪvd).
Chivied is a verb that means to bother, tease, or annoy someone persistently or repeatedly. The word is often used to describe the act of pestering or nagging someone in an irritating manner. When someone is chivied, they are subjected to continuous, pestering actions or remarks that may cause annoyance or frustration.
This term is typically used in colloquial or informal contexts, describing how someone relentlessly disturbs or pursues someone else. It can imply the action of persistently provoking or bantering with someone, often in a playful or light-hearted manner. For example, siblings might chivy each other by constantly poking fun or making playful jabs at one another.
The word "chivied" may originate from the British dialect, specifically in English regions like Yorkshire. It shares similarities with the word "chiv," which means to taunt or provoke, as well as "chivy," which means to chase or pursue. However, "chivied" specifically focuses on the repetitive or continuous nature of the bothersome behavior.
Overall, "chivied" refers to the act of persistently bothering or teasing someone in a way that can be irritating or bothersome.
The word "chivied" is believed to have originated from the Middle English term "chivien", which means "to goad" or "to chase". This Middle English term is derived from the Old French word "eschivier", meaning "to chase away" or "to avoid". Further back in history, "eschivier" can be traced to the Late Latin word "excipere", which translates to "to take out" or "to catch". Over time, this term underwent several modifications and eventually evolved into the modern-day word "chivied", which refers to the act of persistently urging or driving someone, often to annoyance or harassment.
