edgy

adjective

ˈe-jē How to pronounce edgy (audio)
edgier; edgiest
Synonyms of edgy
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 How to pronounce edgy (audio)
adverb
edginess
ˈe-jē-nəs How to pronounce edgy (audio)
noun

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Too much coffee makes me edgy. Why are you so edgy? Their relationship has always been edgy. one of the director's edgier films
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Lovato sported a playful, structured ensemble for the occasion, pairing a bold corset mini dress with an edgy pair of black studded pumps. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 With his stand-up, Rock avoided being fake edgy; his analogy for how to get there is a pharmaceutical company making a cancer drug. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 Hilton’s edgy attitude and pugnacious put-downs would place him right at home among the network’s collection of trolls, provocateurs and Democrat-bashing gargoyles. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 Blessed with edgy architecture, the rooms take shape along the skyscraper's rounded corner. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for edgy

Word History

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of edgy was in 1634

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“Edgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edgy. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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edgy

adjective
ˈej-ē How to pronounce edgy (audio)
edgier; edgiest
1
: having an edge : sharp
2
: tense entry 2 sense 2, irritable
spoke with an edgy tone
edgily
ˈej-ə-lē How to pronounce edgy (audio)
adverb
edginess
ˈej-ē-nəs How to pronounce edgy (audio)
noun
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