Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 chevvy · IPA 01 v. to repeatedly cause annoyance or concern to; to chevy; -- same as chivy. 1. to repeatedly cause annoyance or concern to; to chevy; -- same as chivy. See: chivy Syn. harass, hassle, harry, chivy, chivvy, chevy, beset, plague, molest, provoke.