Definition of nervy

nervyadjective

bồn chồn

/ˈnɜːvi//ˈnɜːrvi/

The word "nervy" has its roots in the 16th century. It comes from the Latin word "nervus," meaning "sinew" or "nerve." In English, the original meaning of "nervy" referred to the muscles or sinews of the body. In the 17th century, the term took on a new sense, describing something that was tight or tense, like a string or a nerve. This sense of tension or anxiety is still prevalent in modernusage, where "nervy" is used to describe someone or something that is shaky, jittery, or high-strung. Over time, the word's meaning has expanded to encompass emotional states like nervousness or anxiety, making it a versatile and useful term in the English language.

Summary
type tính từ
meaning(thông tục) nóng nảy, dễ cáu, bực dọc
meaninggiần giật (cử động); bồn chồn (vẻ)
meaning(từ lóng) táo gan; trơ tráo
namespace

anxious and nervous

lo lắng và căng thẳng

Example:
  • You seem quite nervy this morning.

    Sáng nay trông bạn có vẻ khá lo lắng.

brave and confident in a way that might offend other people, or show a lack of respect

can đảm và tự tin theo cách có thể xúc phạm người khác hoặc thể hiện sự thiếu tôn trọng

Example:
  • It takes a pretty nervy guy to talk to me like that.

    Phải là một anh chàng khá căng thẳng mới có thể nói chuyện với tôi như thế.