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edgy in German

edgy in German is angespannt, grenzwertig, nervös — edgy means tense, nervous, or on the verge of losing patience.

edgy in German

angespannt
adj
grenzwertig
adj
nervös
adj

What does "edgy" mean?

  1. adj Tense, nervous, or on the verge of losing patience.
    "He grew edgy waiting for the exam results."
  2. adj Deliberately provocative or unconventional, pushing at the limits of good taste.
    "The comedian's edgy jokes divided the audience."

edgy in a sentence

  • He grew edgy waiting for the exam results.
  • The whole office felt edgy after the surprise inspection was announced.
  • The comedian's edgy jokes divided the audience.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "edgy" in German?

"edgy" in German is angespannt, grenzwertig, nervös. edgy means: Tense, nervous, or on the verge of losing patience.

How do you use "edgy" in a sentence?

Example: "He grew edgy waiting for the exam results." In German, "edgy" is angespannt, grenzwertig, nervös.

Are there other ways to say "edgy" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "edgy": angespannt, grenzwertig, nervös.

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