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

Mann said that Priairie was founded in his and Schneider’s studio with a tradition of edgy alternative spaces in mind. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Like mother, like daughter, Creed-Miles’ presence on screen is edgy, passionate, and vulnerable. — Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2026

Victoria Justice dressed up for her Halloween party in a distressed zombie look featuring a tattered black minidress and edgy boots. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

The debate also took on an edgy, deeply personal tone, as the candidates repeatedly accused each other of being dishonest or misleading. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 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