transcription, транскрипция: [ nɜ:(r)vi ]
1.
If someone is nervy , their behaviour shows that they are very tense or anxious, or they are the type of person who is easily upset. ( mainly BRIT )
Alan was irritable, and very evidently in a nervy state.
= jumpy
ADJ
2.
If you say that someone is nervy , you mean that their behaviour is bold or daring. ( AM )
John liked him because he was a nervy guy and would go out and shoot anybody who John wanted him to shoot.
ADJ