edgy
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Adj — Tense, nervous, or on the verge of losing patience.
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Etymology
From edge + -y, originally describing something sharply defined before it came to mean "tense" or "provocative."
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What does “edgy” mean?
The word “edgy” means tense, nervous, or on the verge of losing patience. In plain terms, either jittery and irritable, or boldly unconventional in style or humor.
How do you pronounce “edgy”?
“Edgy” is pronounced EHD-zhee (/ˈɛd͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “edgy” in a sentence?
Here is “edgy” used in a sentence: “He grew edgy waiting for the exam results.”
What part of speech is “edgy”?
“Edgy” is an adjective.
Is “edgy” a common word?
“Edgy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “edgy” have?
“Edgy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: tense, nervous, or on the verge of losing patience.