English Explanatory Dictionary

shivvy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A shiv, a shank.
noun
  1. A shiver.
verb
  1. Alternative form of chivvy.
adj
  1. Containing small impurities; filled with shives (etymology 2).

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɪvɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-shivvy.wav /ˈʃɪvi/

Word forms

shivvy shivvies shivvying shivvied

Etymology

From shiv + -y.

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