being in a tense state

[ Syn: edgy , high-strung , highly strung , jittery , jumpy , overstrung , restive , uptight ]

showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger; the nervy feats of mountaineers'

offensively bold; a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club; a nervy thing to say

[ Syn: brash , cheeky ]