edgy

adjective

ˈe-jē 

edgier; edgiest

1

: having an edge : sharp

2

a

: being on edge : tense, irritable

b

: characterized by tension

edgy negotiations

3

: having a bold, provocative, or unconventional quality

an edgy film

edgily

ˈe-jə-lē 

adverb

edginess

ˈe-jē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of edgy

• worried
• nervous
• anxious
• upset
• uneasy
• troubled
• apprehensive

Examples of edgy in a Sentence

Too much coffee makes me edgy.

Why are you so edgy?

Their relationship has always been edgy.

one of the director's edgier films

Recent Examples on the Web

The video was entertaining, edgy and wove the relationship between the two MJs beautifully. —Dan Beck, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025

Spanx Faux-Leather Leggings These faux-leather leggings are like the edgy sister of a classic black pair. —Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025

Since Ernie Blake built the first run, Taos had always prided itself on being different—a little edgy, a little secret. —Michael Paterniti, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025

Model, influencer, and television personality, Amelia Gray, joins forces with the cult-favorite label for a 16-piece denim and ready-to-wear capsule that draws on the edgy, carefree street style she is known for. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for edgy

• pledgee
• veggie

Kids Definition

edgy

adjective

ˈej-ē 

edgier; edgiest

1

: having an edge : sharp

2

: tense entry 2 sense 2, irritable

spoke with an edgy tone

edgily

ˈej-ə-lē 

adverb

edginess

ˈej-ē-nəs 

noun