chevy
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To chase or hunt.
Pronunciation
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chehveeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtʃɛvi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
transitive
To chase or hunt.
transitive
To vex or harass with petty attacks.
transitive
To maneuver or secure gradually.
transitive
To coerce or hurry along, as by persistent request.
intransitive
To scurry.
noun
countable
A hunt or pursuit; a chase.
countable
A cry used in hunting.
uncountable
The game of prisoners' bars.
A brand of automobile, originally independent and long since a part of GM.
informal
A vehicle of this make.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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