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

• aflutter
• antsy
• anxious
• atwitter
• dithery
• goosey
• het up
• hinky [slang]
• hung up
• ill at ease
• insecure
• jittery
• jumpy
• nervous
• nervy
• perturbed
• queasy
• queazy
• tense
• troubled
• uneasy
• unquiet
• upset
• uptight
• worried

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

In the footwear space, keep a close eye on edgy moto boots and loafers with laced-up grommets. —Talia Abbas, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024

At the iHeartRadio Music Awards in April, the Dance Moms alum took her edgy aesthetic to the next level with glam that was wholly influenced by the legendary band KISS. —Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024

Besides her talent, which shines through in her edgy aesthetic, Ffrench is also known for her irreverent sense of humor. —Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024

Gucci, Celine and Saint Laurent have given the polarizing fit an edgy new vibe in their recent collections. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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