Nervy Definition
nervy
adjective
- being in a tense state
- showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger; "the nervy feats of mountaineers"
- offensively bold; "a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club"; "a nervy thing to say"
Words that rhyme with nervy
Usage tips for "nervy"
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