nervy
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vi adjective, nerv·i·er, nerv·i·est.
1.
brashly presumptuous or insolent; pushy: a nervy thing to say; a nervy trick to pull.
2.
having or showing courage; brave or bold: the nervy feats of the mountaineers.
3.
strong; sinewy; vigorous: a hard, nervy physique.
4.
Chiefly British. straining one's patience or forbearance; trying.
5.
nervous; excitable; on edge.
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nervy (ˈnɜːvɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj , nervier, nerviest | |
| 1. | informal (Brit) tense or apprehensive |
| 2. | having or needing bravery or endurance |
| 3. | informal (US), (Canadian) brash or cheeky |
| 4. | archaic muscular; sinewy |
| 'nervily | |
| —adv | |
| 'nerviness | |
| —n | |
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Example sentences
It's a typically nervy performance that pumps adrenaline into what is essentially a talky moral debate.
It takes a pretty nervy guy to launch a new business in this economy.
In a twist, nervy financial markets may make it easier for a minority government to push through tough measures.
The blond wood floors and cane ceilings radiate tranquillity, but the food on the crazy-looking plates is nervy and fresh.
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