nervy

Letters that make nervy

e, n, r, v, y are letters that make 'nervy'

Words within nervy

ER, RV, NE, Er, Ne are words within 'nervy'


3 possible definitions for 'nervy'

Nervy as "being in a tense state"

Under this definition, nervy is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

jumpy, uptight, jittery, restive, overstrung, edgy, high-strung, highly strung have the same meaning as 'nervy'

Derivatives of nervy

uneasiness, skittishness, restiveness, jitteriness, jumpiness, edge, sharpness, nervousness, edginess, inquietude, disquietude are derivatives of 'nervy'.

Similar to nervy

tense is similar to nervy.


Nervy as "showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger"

Under this definition, nervy is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of nervy

mettle, spunk, heart, nerve are derivatives of 'nervy'.

Similar to nervy

bold is similar to nervy.

Example of nervy used within this context

"the nervy feats of mountaineers"


Nervy as "offensively bold"

Under this definition, nervy is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

cheeky, brash have the same meaning as 'nervy'

Derivatives of nervy

brashness, boldness, nerve, cheek, crust, impudence, cheekiness, face, brass, impertinence, freshness, gall, insolence are derivatives of 'nervy'.

Similar to nervy

forward is similar to nervy.

Example of nervy used within this context

"a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club", "a nervy thing to say"



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