Nervy - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈnɜːrvɪ|
Brit.
|ˈnɜːvɪ|
adjective
- being in a tense state (syn: edgy, high-strung, jittery, jumpy, overstrung, restive, uptight)
- showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger
- showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger
the nervy feats of mountaineers
- offensively bold (syn: brash, cheeky)a nervy thing to say
Extra examples
The passengers were restless and nervy after the long flight.
Too much coffee makes me nervy.
Polo is the nerviest game I played.
The movements were quick, short, nervy.
She was all tired and nervy.
"nervy" rubber
Word forms
adjective
comparative: nervier
superlative: nerviest
comparative: nervier
superlative: nerviest
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