How to Pronounce "shivvy"
word
ˈʃɪvi
SHIV-ee
ˈʃɪvi
SHIV-ee
Definition
'Shivvy' is British slang meaning to stab someone with a knife or makeshift blade, or sometimes just to threaten with such a weapon.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɪvi
British English
ˈʃɪvi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHIV-ee
UK
SHIV-ee
Listen in Context
He tried to shivvy the guard during the fight.
It's dangerous to shivvy someone, even as a threat.
He got caught trying to shivvy his cellmate.
You can't just shivvy people and expect no consequences.