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edgy

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adjective \ˈe-jē\

Simple Definition of edgy

  • : nervous and tense

  • : having or showing a harsh or unkind quality

  • : new and unusual in a way that is likely to make some people uncomfortable

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of edgy

edgier

edgiest

  1. 1 :  having an edge :  sharp

  2. 2 a :  being on edge :  tense, irritable b :  characterized by tension <edgy negotiations>

  3. 3 :  having a bold, provocative, or unconventional quality <an edgy film>

edgily

play \ˈe-jə-lē\ adverb

edginess

play \ˈe-jē-nəs\ noun

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Examples of edgy in a sentence

  1. Too much coffee makes me edgy.

  2. Why are you so edgy?

  3. Their relationship has always been edgy.

  4. one of the director's edgier films



1775

First Known Use of edgy

1775

edgy Synonyms

Synonyms
aflutter, antsy, anxious
Antonyms
calm, collected, cool

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