Dictionary Check: nervy

"nervy" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 12 points

Definition

adjective

being in a tense state

adjective

showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger

Example: "the nervy feats of mountaineers"
adjective

offensively bold

Example: "a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club"
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