adjective
edg′i·er, edg′i·est- having an edge or edges; sharp
- irritable; on edge
- having outlines that are too sharp: said of drawings, paintings, etc.
Origin of edgy
from cutting edgeInformal innovative, daring, unconventional, etc.
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.
The definition of edgy is having sharp or pointed corners, or being irritable, or being unconventional.
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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:
- edg′i·ly
adverb
- edg′i·ness
noun
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Adjective
(comparative edgier, superlative edgiest)
- nervous, apprehensive
- (entertainment/advertising jargon): creatively challenging; cutting edge; leading edge
- (entertainment/advertising jargon): on the edge between acceptable and offensive; pushing the boundaries of good taste; dodgy
- (dated) irritable
- an edgy temper
- (art) Having some of the forms, such as drapery or the like, too sharply defined.
- (of a knife or blade) sharp.
Origin
edge + -y
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Sentence Examples
- She was edgy again after the hour it took to relax.
- Wired energy made him edgy and his step quick.
- She was edgy enough in the car with him.
- Now, she was edgy and terse with him.
- She grew edgy as they passed the town near the bungalow before pulling up the long driveway to the beach house.
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