shivvy

English

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈʃɪvɪ/

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• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈʃɪvi/

Etymology 1

From shiv +‎ -y.

Noun

shivvy (plural shivvies)

1. A shiv, a shank.

Etymology 2

From shiver +‎ -y.

Noun

shivvy (plural shivvies)

1. (chiefly plural) A shiver.

Etymology 3

Verb

shivvy (third-person singular simple present shivvies, present participle shivvying, simple past and past participle shivvied)

1. Alternative form of chivvy

Etymology 4

Adjective

shivvy (not comparable)

1. Containing small impurities; filled with shives (etymology 2).
   • 1929, Paper Trade Journal - Volume 88, page 51:

     The pulp becomes very ragged and shivvy as it increases in freeness depending upon the grit sizes of the stone, and requires rolling in order to take down the high or irregular spots.

   • 1948, Dalgety's Annual Wool Review for Australia and New Zealand:

     There has been no plant in the State for commission carbonising and all burry, seedy and shivvy wools have been transported to the Eastern States or overseas for treatment.