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

• 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

Fanning’s glam featured some edgy glamour elements as well, including shadowy eyes and a faint red lip by makeup artist Wendy Rowe. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025

Sam Fox brings an 'edgy' brasserie to Scottsdale Sam Fox's first stand-alone restaurant in 5 years is serving French-American flair. —Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 12 Oct. 2025

Associated with both academic uniforms and edgy street style, these versatile shoes can be found in several variations from shiny leather to platform soles to classic silhouettes. —Alex Sales, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2025

With losses come uneasy fan bases, and with uneasy fan bases come edgy owners with itchy fingers, and with edgy owners and itchy fingers come coaches on hot seats. —Mike Jones, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1775, 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