American English

How to pronounce edgy

adjectiveB2

EHjee

/ˈɛ.ʤi/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Nervous, tense, or easily annoyed, and unable to relax.

Meanings & examples

adjective

Nervous, tense, or easily annoyed, and unable to relax.

I feel edgy before important meetings.

The whole room felt edgy after the argument.

Common phrases & grammar

an edgy mood · an edgy atmosphere · edgy behavior

feel edgy

become edgy

adjective

Bold, unusual, and modern, especially in art, fashion, music, or design.

She wore an edgy black jacket.

The band has an edgy new sound.

Good to know

With art, clothes, or music, edgy means bold and unusual, not nervous.

Common phrases & grammar

edgy fashion · edgy music · edgy design · an edgy look

look edgy

an edgy style

adjective

Intentionally shocking or controversial, especially in jokes, stories, or entertainment.

The comedian is known for edgy jokes.

Some viewers found the show too edgy.

Common phrases & grammar

edgy humor · edgy comedy · edgy content · edgy jokes

seem edgy

write something edgy

nervous, tense, and unable to relax

Everyone was on edge before the announcement.

The y changes to i before -er and -est: edgier, edgiest.