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 problem is amplified both because Musk pitches his chatbot as an edgier alternative to rivals with more safeguards, and because Grok’s images are publicly visible, and can therefore be easily spread. —Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026

Her new book American Spirits turns to the world of music, and promises to be as funny and edgy as her previous work. —Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026

So bringing something that’s a little edgier and a little darker feels like the way theater should go, and usually goes when people feel oppressed. —Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026

Your 6th House of Self-Improvement benefits from a smooth trine, as the nurturing Moon and edgy Chiron encourage kinder habits and realistic plans. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026

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