Added 7 October 2026
edgy
/ˈɛd͡ʒi/ adjective
adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about edgy at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Nervous, apprehensive.
- Creatively challenging; cutting edge; leading edge.
- On the edge between acceptable and offensive; pushing the boundaries of good taste; risqué.
Origin
From edge + -y. Compare German eckig (“angular, edgy”).
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