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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

nervy \nerv"y\ (n[~e]rv"[y^]), a. [Compar. nervier (n[~e]rv"[i^]*[~e]r); superl. nerviest.] 1. Strong; sinewy. "His nervy knees." --Keats. [1913 Webster] 2. Offensively bold or presumptuous; insolent; cheeky; pushy. [PJC] 3. Exhibiting courage or daring; bold; plucky. [PJC] 4. Nervous[6]; apprehensive; edgy[1]. [PJC]