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nervy definition

nervy (nʉr′vē)

adjective nervier nerv′i·er, nerviest nerv′i·est

  1. Rare strong; vigorous; sinewy
  2. Brit. nervous; excitable; jittery
  3. full of courage; bold
  4. ☆ Informal rudely bold; brazen; impudent

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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