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1
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
- with an edgy voice the spelling-bee contestant started to spell the tongue twister
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2
having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something
- be careful as you walk along the beach—those broken clam shells are edgy enough to cut your feet
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3
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction
- a director known for his edgy, over-the-top satires on modern life
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Doing the Work of the ’Edgelord’
Doing the Work of the ’Edgelord’
Look at Mr. Cheery over here.
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The first known use of edgy was in 1775
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