Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: nervy
IPA transcription: [n'ɝvi]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: brash, cheeky, nervy
    Meaning: offensively bold; "a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club"; "a nervy thing to say"
  • Synonyms: nervy
    Meaning: showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger; "the nervy feats of mountaineers"
  • Synonyms: edgy, high-strung, highly_strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight
    Meaning: being in a tense state
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