nervy

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nervy Definition

• (s) being in a tense state
• (s) showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger; "the nervy feats of mountaineers"
• (s) offensively bold; "a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club"; "a nervy thing to say"

nervy Synonyms

• brash
• cheeky
• edgy
• high-strung
• highly strung
• in suspense(p)
• jittery
• jumpy
• nervy
• overstrung
• restive
• uptight