Internet
edgelord
What does edgelord mean?
Implies the edginess is a performance rather than genuine conviction.
"The comment section was full of edgelords competing to be the most shocking."
Origin
"Edgelord" combines "edgy" with "lord," emerging in 2010s internet culture to mock people who perform shocking or dark opinions for attention, especially on forums and social media.
Frequently asked questions
What does edgelord mean?
An edgelord posts deliberately shocking, dark, or offensive content to seem edgy and provoke reactions.
Where did edgelord come from?
It combines "edgy" and "lord," emerging in 2010s internet culture as a mocking label.
Is edgelord an insult?
Yes — it mocks someone for performing offensiveness for attention rather than genuine belief.
How do you use edgelord in a sentence?
For example: "he's such an edgelord" — meaning he posts shocking stuff for attention.
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