(British) to nag someone to do something by telling/harassing them about it repeatedly, or to attack someone persistently about petty things in a way that annoys them;
e.g. I have to chivy her along to get her out the door in the morning.
(verb)
to obtain something, often with some difficulty, by making small movements and maneuvers;
e.g. He tried to chivy the weapon out of his opponent's hand