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chivvy vs devil

devil vs chivvy

chivvy is not a noun while devil is a noun.

chivvy and devil both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chivvy No No Yes No
devil Yes No Yes No
As verbs, devil is a hypernym of chivvy; that is, devil is a word with a broader meaning than chivvy:
  • chivvy: annoy continually or chronically
  • devil: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Other hypernyms of chivvy include annoy, bother, chafe, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile, vex.
chivvy (noun) devil (noun)
a word used in exclamations of confusion
an evil supernatural being
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
chivvy (verb) devil (verb)
annoy continually or chronically coat or stuff with a spicy paste
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Difference between chivvy and devil

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