edgy
word
/ˈɛdʒi/
/ˈɛdʒi/
Definition
Feeling nervous, tense, or easily annoyed. It can also describe something (like fashion, art, or style) that is daring, provocative, or unconventional.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; often describes mood ('feeling edgy'), but also style, art, or humor ('an edgy movie'). In people, suggests anxiety or irritation. In style/art, means daring, not mainstream. Don’t confuse with 'edged' (sharp physical edge).
Spanish: nervioso - provocador (moda/arte)Portuguese (BR): nervoso - provocante (moda/arte)Portuguese (PT): nervoso - provocador (moda/arte)Chinese (Simplified): 紧张的 - 前卫的Chinese (Traditional): 緊張的 - 前衛的Hindi: चुनौतीपूर्ण - बेचैनArabic: متوتر - جريء (فن/موضة)Bengali: চঞ্চল - উদ্ভাবনী (শৈলী/কলা)Russian: раздражённый - провокационный (мода/искусство)Japanese: 緊張した - 先鋭的Vietnamese: bồn chồn - táo bạo (thời trang/nghệ thuật)Korean: 신경이 곤두선 - 독특한 (패션/예술)Turkish: gergin - sıradışı (moda/sanat)Urdu: بے چین - جرات مندانہ (فنون/فیشن)Indonesian: gelisah - nyeleneh (fashion/seni)
Example Sentences
She felt edgy before her big presentation.
basic
This new fashion magazine has an edgy design.
basic
He gets edgy when he is tired.
basic
That comedian’s jokes are pretty edgy, but I love his sense of humor.
natural
I’ve been a bit edgy lately because of all my deadlines.
natural
Her music has an edgy sound that makes it stand out from other artists.
natural