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The definition of edgy is having sharp or pointed corners, or being irritable, or being unconventional.

(adjective)

An example of something edgy is a metal table.
An example of an edgy person is someone who is constantly annoyed.
An example of an edgy person is someone with multiple tattoos and dozens of piercings.

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See edgy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective edgier, edgiest

having an edge or edges; sharp
irritable; on edge
having outlines that are too sharp: said of drawings, paintings, etc.
Origin: < cutting edge
Informal innovative, daring, unconventional, etc.

Related Forms:

edgily adverb
edginess noun

See edgy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective edg·i·er, edg·i·est

Nervous or irritable: The performers were edgy as they waited for the show to begin.
Having a sharp or biting edge: an edgy wit.
Daring, provocative, or trend-setting: an exhibition of edgy photographs; an edgy menu.

Related Forms:

edgˈi·ly adverb

edgˈi·ness noun

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