the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Strong; sinewy.
adj. Offensively bold or presumptuous; insolent; cheeky; pushy.
adj. Exhibiting courage or daring; bold; plucky.
adj. Nervous{6}; apprehensive; edgy{1}.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Vigorous; sinewy; strong, as if well-nerved or full of nervous force.
Courageous; having or exhibiting fortitude or nerve.
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adj. being in a tense state
adj. showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger
adj. offensively bold
Word Usage
"Say, boss, "-- and Sundown leaned toward Corliss confidentially and lowered his voice, --" I ain't what you'd call a nervy man, but say, I got somethin 'jest as good."