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    edgy
    /ˈɛdʒi/

    adjective

    • 1. tense, nervous, or irritable: "he became edgy and defensive"
    • 2. at the forefront of a trend; experimental or avant-garde: informal "their songs combine good music and smart, edgy ideas"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEDGY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    nervous or easily upset: He paced the hallway looking edgy and impatient. (Definition of edgy from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of edgy. edgy. I think my style is a little edgier now. From. Wikipedia. While that has a softer sound to it, their second album was edgier and groovier. From. Wikipedia.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEDGY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    EDGY meaning: 1. nervous; not calm: 2. unusual in a way that is fashionable or exciting: 3. nervous; not calm: . Learn more.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEDGY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    3 meanings: 1. nervous, irritable, tense, or anxious 2. (of paintings, drawings, etc) excessively defined 3. innovative, or at.... Click for more definitions.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › edgyEdgy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

  6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › edgyedgy - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · Sharp; having prominent edges. ( slang) Cool by virtue of being tough, dark, or badass . ( Internet slang) Exhibiting behavior that is disconcerting or alarming, sometimes in an effort to impress or to troll others.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishEDGY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    adjective. uk / ˈedʒi / us. Add to word list. nervous: David was starting to feel a bit edgy. (Definition of edgy from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of edgy. in Chinese (Traditional) 緊張不安的, 煩躁的, 處于時尚前沿的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 紧张不安的, 烦躁的, 处于时尚前沿的… See more. in Spanish. nervioso… See more.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionedgy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    adjective. /ˈedʒi/ (comparative edgier, superlative edgiest) (informal) nervous, especially about what might happen. She's been very edgy lately. After the recent unrest there is an edgy calm in the capital. I’m feeling a bit edgy about the exam tomorrow. Extra Examples. Topics Feelings c2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Want to learn more?