Shivvy
//ˈʃɪvi// adj, noun, verb
adj, noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A shiv, a shank.
- 2 A shiver. plural
Verb
- 1 Alternative form of chivvy. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
- 1 Containing small impurities; filled with shives (etymology 2). not-comparable
"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."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From shiv + -y.
Etymology 2
From shiver + -y.
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