Main Entry: nervy

Pronunciation: \ˈnər-vē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): nerv·i·er; nerv·i·est

Date: 1607

1 archaic : sinewy, strong
2 a : showing or expressive of calm courage : bold b : marked by effrontery or presumption : brash
3 : excitable, nervous

— nerv·i·ly \-və-lē\ adverb

— nerv·i·ness \-vē-nəs\ noun