Edgy

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɛdÊ’i/
• Rhymes: -É›dÊ’i
• Hyphenation: edg + y

Origin

edge + -y

Full definition of edgy

Adjective

1. nervous, apprehensive
2. (entertainment/advertising jargon): creatively challenging; cutting edge; leading edge
3. (entertainment/advertising jargon): on the edge between acceptable and offensive; pushing the boundaries of good taste; dodgy
4. (dated) irritablean edgy temper
5. (art) Having some of the forms, such as drapery or the like, too sharply defined.
• HazlittAn edgy style of sculpture.
6. (of a knife or blade) sharp.

Related terms

• on edge