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nervy
[nur-vee]
adjective
brashly presumptuous or insolent; pushy.
a nervy thing to say; a nervy trick to pull.
having or showing courage; brave or bold.
the nervy feats of the mountaineers.
strong; sinewy; vigorous.
a hard, nervy physique.
Chiefly British.straining one's patience or forbearance; trying.
nervous; excitable; on edge.
nervy
/ ˈɜːɪ /
adjective
informaltense or apprehensive
having or needing bravery or endurance
informalbrash or cheeky
archaicmuscular; sinewy
Other 51Թ Forms
- nervily adverb
- nerviness noun
- ˈԱ adverb
- ˈԱԱ noun
Example Sentences
Last week, ministers sought to reassure nervy Labour MPs by introducing a transition period for those whose benefits are being withdrawn.
A nervy start saw Gauff and Keys trade early breaks but Keys settled quickly as her rival continued to flounder, opening up a 4-1 lead.
Rory McIlroy said he had "started to wonder" if he would ever land the Masters before finally claiming the Green Jacket in a nervy finale on Sunday.
After a nervy 30 minutes, firemen finally freed the parachutist and his chute to big cheers from the crowd.
We know how nervy Manchester City have been this season, and Leicester caused them problems when they had a go at them at the King Power Stadium at the end of last year.
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