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. Deepak Chopra:

   Ordinary people aren't going to give up emotions and inspiration just because science sniffs at subjectivity. Science shouldn't be so edgy and defensive. Vandals aren't going to smash their way into laboratories and throw Bibles at the equipment.

2. Lee Michaels:

   Her demeanor inside the radio station complemented what was on the blog. Mean-spirited, very edgy, negative personality in her writing.

3. Paul Dergarabedian:

   He’s very much tuned into the indie world and the specialized film vibe, it’s just a way to get out the kind of edgy, interesting and sometimes enlightening content that these films sometimes provide.

4. Peter Anderson:

   I think any kind of international question about how things will fare or relationships with other countries absolutely has an impact, the non-resolution of things can really make the market edgy in terms of volatility.

5. Leighton Woodhouse:

   There's an inflationary effect on moral capital, say your position is ‘abolish ICE.’ At first, that seems really edgy. You have high moral capital for taking this position.

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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