edgy

1 of 2

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

edginess

2 of 2

noun

edg·​i·​ness ˈejēnə̇s 

-jin-

plural -es

1

: sharpness or angularity of outline

the edginess of a fresh-cut gem

—R. C. B. Brown

2

: the condition of being on edge : nervousness

Synonyms of edgy

Adjective

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

Examples of edgy in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

These retro-futuristic frames not only do a great job of blocking the sun, but their wraparound look also gives a stylish mystique that’s sporty and edgy at once. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 24 June 2026

The look is bright, edgy, and contains layers of dimension that set it apart from the iterations that first went viral four years ago. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 June 2026

The shiny black color mimicked the liquid texture of her Vuitton outfit and matched the edgy, even gothy vibe of her web earrings and ring. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 June 2026

With names such as Ulta Beauty, OPI, Joico, and Kentucky Fried Chicken onboard, Warner Bros Global Partnerships’ aim for the campaign is to sell the edgy aspect of the DC-verse, while creating zeitgeist moments that would intrigue young women and families. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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