Pronunciation: /ˈnɜrvi/

Definitions of nervy

noun a person who is daring or bold

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of nervy in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of nervy

past tense

nerved

plural

nervies

comparative

nervier

superlative

nerviest

present tense

nerves

future tense

will nerve

perfect tense

have nerved

continuous tense

is nerving

singular

nervy

positive degree

nervy

infinitive

to nerve

gerund

nerving

participle

nerved

Origin and Evolution of nervy

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French, Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'nervy' originated from the Middle English word 'nerve', which came from the Old French word 'nerf' and the Latin word 'nervus'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something related to nerves or sinews, 'nervy' evolved to also mean courageous, bold, or daring, reflecting the idea of having strong nerves or being fearless.