Nervy Meaning in English
word
ˈnɝvi
NUR-vee
nˈɜːvi
NUR-vee
Definition
Describes someone who is either bold and confident in a way that may seem rude, or someone who is nervous or easily agitated. The meaning depends on the context.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; often used for boldness that borders on rudeness ('nervy question'), or nervously energetic behavior. Can be either positive (brave) or negative (impudent). Regional: more common in British than American English.
Spanish: atrevido - descaradoPortuguese (BR): ousado - atrevido - descaradoPortuguese (PT): ousado - atrevido - descaradoChinese (Simplified): 大胆的 - 厚脸皮的Chinese (Traditional): 大膽的 - 厚臉皮的Hindi: हिम्मती - निडर - बेहयाArabic: جريء - وقحBengali: বেপরোয়া - নার্ভাসRussian: наглый - нервныйJapanese: 図々しい - 神経質なVietnamese: táo bạo - lo lắngKorean: 뻔뻔한 - 신경질적인Turkish: cüretkâr - gerginUrdu: گستاخ - بے چینIndonesian: berani (sampai kurang ajar) - gugup
Example Sentences
She asked a very nervy question in class.
basic
He felt nervy before the big game.
basic
That was a nervy move!
basic
I can't believe how nervy she was to interrupt the boss!
natural
His speech was a bit nervy, but he managed to finish.
natural
You're pretty nervy to ask for a raise on your first day!
natural