nervy

adj 1: being in a tense state; easily upset [syn: {edgy}, {high-strung},

{in suspense(p)}, {jittery}, {jumpy}, {nervous}, {overstrung},

{restive}, {uptight}]

2: showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger; "the

nervy feats of mountaineers"

3: offensively bold; "a brash newcomer disputed the age-old

rules for admission to the club"; "a nervy thing to say"

[syn: {brash}, {cheeky}]