What does chiv mean?
Chiv means (slang) Alternative form of shiv (“a knife”)..
Chiv
/t͡ʃɪv/ · noun
Meaning
(slang) Alternative form of shiv (“a knife”)..
Definitions by Sense
- (slang) Alternative form of shiv (“a knife”).
- The scooped-out portion at the end of a stave used to make a cask, where the croze will be incised.
- A cooper's tool used to make that section.
- (slang) Alternative form of shiv.
Example Sentences
[…] he had heard Corkery say afterwards, 'It's me that chived him, see feel the knife, it's wet.'
Synonyms for chiv
Antonyms for chiv
Related Words
Word Forms
- chivs
- chivving
- chivved
Usage Notes
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How do you use chiv in a sentence?
[…] he had heard Corkery say afterwards, 'It's me that chived him, see feel the knife, it's wet.'
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