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- [nur-vee]
- /ˈnɜr vi/
- /ˈnɜː.vi/
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- [nur-vee]
- /ˈnɜr vi/
Definitions of nervy word
- adjective nervy brashly presumptuous or insolent; pushy: a nervy thing to say; a nervy trick to pull. 1
- adjective nervy having or showing courage; brave or bold: the nervy feats of the mountaineers. 1
- adjective nervy strong; sinewy; vigorous: a hard, nervy physique. 1
- adjective nervy Chiefly British. straining one's patience or forbearance; trying. 1
- adjective nervy nervous; excitable; on edge. 1
- noun nervy Bold or impudent. 1
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Origin of nervy
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; nerve + -y1
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Parts of speech for Nervy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nervy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
nervy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nervy
adjective nervy
- fearless — without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.
- brave — Someone who is brave is willing to do things which are dangerous, and does not show fear in difficult or dangerous situations.
- gutsy — having a great deal of courage or nerve: a gutsy lampooner of the administration.
- daring — People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
Antonyms for nervy
adjective nervy
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
- modest — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
- shy — bashful; retiring.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
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