Synonyms for

Chevy

Verb / ˈʃeˌvi: / / ˈtʃeˌvi: / Another word for chevy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Chevy is a noun that refers to a car or a brand of cars produced by General Motors.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

sluggishness inertia torpor

Informal

slowpoke lagger dawdler slacker

Literary

laggard sluggard dallyer

Antonyms

slow sluggish lethargic inactive stagnant unmoving

Common collocations

  • move at a chevy pace
  • work at a chevy speed
  • a chevy gait
  • a chevy progress
  • a chevy response
  • chevy and slow

Word family

noun cheviness
adjective chevy

Usage note

The word 'chevy' is an archaic term for slow movement. It is rarely used in modern English and may sound quaint or overly formal if used outside of historical or literary contexts.

Example sentences

  1. My dad drives a Chevy truck.
  2. The Chevy Camaro is a popular sports car.
  3. I want to buy a used Chevy for my first car.
  4. The Chevy dealership is having a sale this weekend.
  5. My favorite color for a Chevy is blue.

Quotes

  • I got a '69 Chevy with a 396, fuelie heads and a Hurst on the floor. - Bruce Springsteen
  • I'm gonna buy me a Mercury and cruise it up and down the road. - Chuck Berry
  • Well my first love was a '57 Chevy / She was hotter than a pistol but she was too much car. - George Strait

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