edgier; edgiest
1
: nervous and tense
Too much coffee makes me edgy.
Why are you so edgy?
People are starting to get edgy [=on edge] about rising prices.
2
: having or showing a harsh or unkind quality
edgy humor
an edgy scene/situation
Their relationship has always been edgy.
3
: new and unusual in a way that is likely to make some people uncomfortable
one of the director's edgier films
an edgy artist
Cite this Entry
“Edgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/edgy. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
Copy Citation
