Pronunciation: /ˈnɜrvi/
noun a person who is daring or bold
A1 I don't like watching horror movies because they make me nervy.
A2 She felt nervy before her job interview.
B1 His nervy behavior during the presentation made everyone uncomfortable.
B2 The nervy decision to invest all their savings in the stock market paid off.
C1 The nervy attitude of the CEO caused tension among the employees.
C2 Despite his nervy personality, he was able to remain calm under pressure.
adjective showing or requiring courage, boldness, or confidence; daring; bold
A1 She felt nervy before her first day of school.
A2 The nervy cat cautiously approached the unfamiliar object.
B1 His nervy behavior made his friends worry about his well-being.
B2 The nervy decision to invest all his savings paid off in the end.
C1 The nervy entrepreneur took risks that ultimately led to the success of his business.
C2 Despite the nervy situation, she remained calm and collected.
formal The pianist's nervy performance captivated the audience with its precision and emotion.
informal I always get nervy before a big presentation at work.
slang She's so nervy, always pushing the boundaries and taking risks.
figurative The nervy decision to invest in the startup paid off in the long run.
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