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edgy definition

edgy (ej′ē)

adjective edgier edg′i·er, edgiest edg′i·est

  1. having an edge or edges; sharp
  2. irritable; on edge
  3. having outlines that are too sharp: said of drawings, paintings, etc.

  4. Etymology: < cutting edge

    Informal innovative, daring, unconventional, etc.

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edgy Synonyms

edgy

modif.

  1. Nervous

    irritable, touchy, tense, on edge; see excitable, excited, irritable.

  2. Sharp-edged

    edgelike, angular, keen; see sharp 1.


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edgy Usage Examples

Preposition: at

  • moment: They are edgy at the moment, without a doubt, " O'Leary added.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: This may have been some attempt to make the film edgy, but it all falls flat on its face.

Modifies a noun

  • doll: Two new, edgy boy dolls, Blake and Brandon will hit the groovy scene this fall.

Modifying Another Word

  • slightly: In my opinion the ideal " Similar Songs " list would be slightly edgy alternative country songs dealing with grim dark subjects.

Used with adjective complement

  • feel: Dr. J said he felt edgy about seeing a patient who felt the way Mr K did.
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