NERVY (nervier, nerviest)
Dictionary entry overview: What does nervy mean? • NERVY (adjective)
The adjective NERVY has 3 senses:
1. being in a tense state
2. showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger
3. offensively bold
Familiarity information: NERVY used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• NERVY (adjective)
Meaning:
Being in a tense state
Synonyms:
restive; overstrung; nervy; jumpy; in suspense; highly strung; high-strung; edgy; uptight; jittery
Similar:
tense (in or of a state of physical or nervous tension)
Meaning:
Showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger
Context example:
the nervy feats of mountaineers
Similar:
bold (fearless and daring)
Meaning:
Offensively bold
Synonyms:
brash; cheeky; nervy
Context examples:
a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club / a nervy thing to say
Similar:
forward (used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty)
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