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BNC: 22681 COCA: 31100

nervy

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
nervy /ˈnɚvi/ adjective
nervier; nerviest
nervy
/ˈnɚvi/
adjective
nervier; nerviest
Learner's definition of NERVY
[also more nervy; most nervy] informal
US, approving : having or showing courage or confidence有勇气的;有信心的
US, disapprovingused to describe someone who says or does rude or shocking things that make other people angry or upset粗鲁的;厚颜无耻的;放肆的
British : feeling unpleasantly nervous or excited : not calm激动的;紧张不安的
BNC: 22681 COCA: 31100
nervier; nerviest
1
archaic : sinewy, strong
2
a
: showing or expressive of calm courage : bold
b
: marked by effrontery or presumption : brash
3
nervily adverb
nerviness noun

Example Sentences

a nervy performance in the play-offs a nervy film director who's not afraid to take risks The passengers were restless and nervy after the long flight. Too much coffee makes me nervy.
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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of nervy was in 1598
BNC: 22681 COCA: 31100

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