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nervy

adjective

1 nervy

Being in a tense state.

synonyms: edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, overstrung, restive, uptight.

2 nervy

Showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger.

3 nervy

Offensively bold:
— A nervy thing to say.

synonyms: brash, cheeky.


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