Definition of Nervy
Nervy
nerv·y


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
(informal American) bold/confident or courageous, or rudely disrespectful;

e.g. It was quite nervy of her to stand up to them like that.

(adjective)
(British) nervous and jittery, easily made alarmed or agitated, or characterized by uncertainty and hesitation;

e.g. He felt nervy about performing in front of such a huge audience. She was nervy during her first attempt, but she eventually gained confidence.

(adjective)
(old or literary) physically strong with a lean and muscular build;

e.g. All of the athletes looked nervy and powerful.





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