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 adverb
edginess noun

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
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The edgy location complemented the outerwear on show. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 The Italian fashion house lends its edgy branding to a line of phone, laptop and tablet cases, as well as phone stands, wireless chargers, power banks and cardholders. Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025 If there were any doubts about whether the Premier League title run-in had started, the edgy atmosphere at Anfield for the closing stages of Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers dispelled them. Andy Jones, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025 The 3-time Grammy winner wore an edgy black one-shoulder gown to the SNL 50th anniversary special on Sunday, Feb. 16. Daniela Avila, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for edgy

Word History

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of edgy was in 1775

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“Edgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edgy. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

edgy

adjective
edgier; edgiest
1
: having an edge : sharp
2
: tense entry 2 sense 2, irritable
spoke with an edgy tone
edgily adverb
edginess noun

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