edgy

English

/ˈɛdʒi/

adj
Definitions
  • Nervous, apprehensive.
  • (entertainment) Creatively challenging; cutting edge; leading edge.
  • (entertainment) On the edge between acceptable and offensive; pushing the boundaries of good taste; risqué.
  • (dated) Irritable.
  • (art) Having some of the forms, such as drapery or the like, too sharply defined.
  • (of a knife or blade) Sharp.
  • (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.

Etymology

Suf from English edge.

Origin

English

edge

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