edgy

American  

[ej-ee] / ˈɛdʒ i /

adjective

edgier, edgiest

1. nervously irritable; impatient and anxious.

2. sharp-edged; sharply defined, as outlines.

3. daringly innovative; on the cutting edge.

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edgy British  

/ ˈɛdʒɪ /

adjective

1. (usually postpositive) nervous, irritable, tense, or anxious

2. (of paintings, drawings, etc) excessively defined

3. innovative, or at the cutting edge, with the concomitant qualities of intensity and excitement

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Other Word Forms

• edgily adverb
• edginess noun

Etymology

Origin of edgy

First recorded in 1765–75; edge + -y ¹

Example Sentences

During the Cowboy Carter tour, video screens depicted her in edgy, rock-inspired outfits; and her latest Levi's advert saw the star riding into the night on a motorcycle.

From BBC

So whether you want family-friendly fare, holiday vibes, relaxing release or edgier escapism – there’s plenty to check out.

From Salon

"People are increasingly concerned, feeling edgy and feeling alone," she says.

From BBC

Meanwhile, podcasts have taken off, with stars like Joe Rogan drawing huge audiences to their broadcasts and video feeds and inhabiting much of the edgy space Stern used to own.

From MarketWatch

"I was a bit edgy today but to finish with that one, I've been doing that all week," Cross told Sky Sports.

From BBC

Related Words

• excited
• restless
• skittish
• tense
• uneasy
• uptight