Definition of Nervy

Adjective: nervy (nervier,nerviest) nur-vee

Being in a tense state
"nervy parents are sensitive themselves";
- edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, overstrung, restive, uptight, squirrelly [N. Amer]
Showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger
"the nervy feats of mountaineers"
Offensively bold
"a nervy thing to say";
- brash, cheeky