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edgy

adjective
SayEJ-eeUS · UK/ˈɛd͡ʒi//ˈed͡ʒi/

Formsedgier, edgiest

4 meanings of edgy

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  1. 1
    adjectiveslang
    Bold, new and a bit daring in style, in a way that seems cool.

    He dyed his hair black for an edgy new look.

    She thinks leather jackets are edgier than sweaters.

    Similarbold, daring, unconventional, hip, alternative

    Oppositeconventional, mainstream, conservative, tame

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  2. 2
    adjective
    Nervous, worried, or easily annoyed.

    I always feel edgy before a big test.

    The dog got edgy when the storm started.

    UsageSay feel edgy or get edgy before something worrying.

    Similarnervous, tense, jumpy, uneasy, anxious

    Oppositecalm, relaxed, composed, serene

  3. 3
    adjectivefiguratively
    Close to being rude or shocking, often on purpose to get a reaction.

    His jokes were a little edgy for a family dinner.

    The new comedy show is edgier than the last one.

    Oppositetame, safe, bland, inoffensive

Less common meaning

  1. 4
    adjectiverare
    Having sharp edges or hard, strongly marked outlines.

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Origin

From edge and -y.

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 1 fact