nervy Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective satellite being in a tense state
   jumpy; highly strung; edgy; uptight; high-strung; jittery; restive; overstrung.
   
2. adjective satellite showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger
   
   • the nervy feats of mountaineers
3. adjective satellite offensively bold
   brash; cheeky.
   
   • a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club
   • a nervy thing to say

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