Definition of EDGY

edgy

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • being in a tense state

Adj

  • Nervous, apprehensive.
  • Creatively challenging; cutting edge; leading edge.
  • On the edge between acceptable and offensive; pushing the boundaries of good taste; risqué.
  • Irritable.
  • Having some of the forms, such as drapery or the like, too sharply defined.
  • Sharp; having prominent edges.
  • Cool by virtue of being tough, dark, or badass.
  • Exhibiting behavior that is disconcerting or alarming, sometimes in an effort to impress or to troll others.

Origin / Etymology

From edge + -y. Compare German eckig (“angular, edgy”).

Synonyms

high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight

Scrabble Score: 9

edgy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
edgy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
edgy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

edgy is a valid Words With Friends word