nervy meaning and definition

NERVY adjective

Definition of nervy (adjective)

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