What is the meaning of nervy?

Being in a tense state.
- synonyms: edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, overstrung, restive, uptight
Showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger.
- usage: "the nervy feats of mountaineers"
Offensively bold.
- usage: "a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club"; "a nervy thing to say"
- synonyms: brash, cheeky

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