Definitions for edgy
ˈɛdʒ iedgy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptightadjective

   being in a tense state

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. edgyadjective

   nervous, apprehensive

2. edgyadjective

   (entertainment/advertising jargon): creatively challenging; cutting edge; leading edge

3. edgyadjective

   (entertainment/advertising jargon): on the edge between acceptable and offensive; pushing the boundaries of good taste; dodgy

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1. edgy

   Edgy typically refers to anything that is avant-garde, innovative, unconventional, or pushing the boundaries of cultural, social, or political norms. It is often seen as provocative, trendy, daring, or pushing societal boundaries. The term is often used in relation to fashion, music, literature, or other forms of artistic expression.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Edgyadjective

   easily irritated; sharp; as, an edgy temper

2. Edgyadjective

   having some of the forms, such as drapery or the like, too sharply defined

3. Etymology: [From Edge.]

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. EDGY

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Edgy is ranked #157234 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Edgy surname appeared 103 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Edgy.
   
   95.1% or 98 total occurrences were White.

How to pronounce edgy?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say edgy in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of edgy in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of edgy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of edgy in a Sentence

1. Scott C. Holstad:

   caffeine buzz liquid thrill, chills slowly going down kinda wicked 'n edgy like legs spread wide in razor wrapped dreams, like looking glass lust on lsd, like wigged out flesh of lightening fear, like fried out bits of lovers angst, i lust at you, i live for you, i want you here w/ me

2. Alyson Stoner:

   From a business standpoint I was able to be a part of a more mature topic without being the character that necessarily does all of the edgy things.

3. Amy Poehler:

   Sometimes working within the rules of [broadcast] can really be helpful for comedy, this show feels like we try to push it a little bit so it should feel a little edgy because we want young people to feel like they're watching something that's a little too old for them.

4. Xiao Qiang:

   It is a big deal, it's a massive campaign, and these are people who didn't write something sharp. They are intentionally not being edgy about things.

5. Marco Rubio:

   Look, this is a pattern. This is a game he plays. He says something that's edgy and outrageous and then the media flocks and covers that and then no one else can get any coverage on anything else, and that worked when there were 15 people running for president. It's not going to work anymore. I'm going to spend zero time on his interpretation of the Constitution with regards to eligibility.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=edgy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Edgy
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edgy
5. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html