Definition of Nervy
Nervy
Ner·vy
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Feeling or showing nervous anxiety or apprehension.
e.g. The nervy athlete fumbled the ball during the crucial play.
(adjective)
(British) nervous and jittery, easily made alarmed or agitated, or characterized by uncertainty and hesitation;
e.g. He felt nervy about performing in front of such a huge audience. She was nervy during her first attempt, but she eventually gained confidence.
(adjective)
(old or literary) physically strong with a lean and muscular build;
e.g. All of the athletes looked nervy and powerful.
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