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

Knocking elbows with gorgeous and edgy young people from the literary scene, one of whom might just be your favorite writer. —Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025

Sleek and edgy in equal measure, the shoes were the perfect foil to Campbell’s casual denim-on-denim look, which consisted of a form-fitting cropped jean jacket and coordinating straight-leg true blues with slits on both sides. —Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 22 Nov. 2025

Dream Pairs Motorcycle Ankle Boots, $24 with Prime Torn between Swift’s edgy style and Lawrence’s sleek sophistication? —Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025

The video was entertaining, edgy and wove the relationship between the two MJs beautifully. —Dan Beck, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025

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