nerve meaning and definition

NERVE noun

Definition of nerve (noun)

1. any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
   • synonyms: nervus
2. the courage to carry on
   • "he kept fighting on pure spunk"; "you haven't got the heart for baseball"
   • synonyms: heart, mettle, spunk
3. impudent aggressiveness
   • "I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty"
   • synonyms: boldness, brass, cheek, face

NERVE verb

Definition of nerve (verb)

1. get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
   • synonyms: steel