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

The capsule blends Diesel’s edgy, industrial style with Savage x Fenty’s bold, body-positive approach, creating a unique fusion that celebrates self-expression and inclusivity. —Ty Gaskins, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024

An eclectic color palette of dark and edgy colors, brash and bright bold pop colors and girly lilacs live here and are meant to be worn together. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024

This pair fits the bill—and gets extra points for the edgy zipper detail. —Laura Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024

Though white diamonds are timeless, black diamonds convey a kind of edgy sophistication that no other stone can touch. —Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 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