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Entry 4 senses Webster, 1913

nervy

/(nẽrv"y̆)/ · nerv·y · IPA /ˈnɝ.vi/
01 a. Strong; sinewy.
  1. 1.
    Strong; sinewy.
  2. 2.
    Offensively bold or presumptuous; insolent; cheeky; pushy.
  3. 3.
    Exhibiting courage or daring; bold; plucky.
  4. 4.
    Nervous{6}; apprehensive; edgy{1}.