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edgy
adjective \ˈe-jē\
: nervous and tense
: having or showing a harsh or unkind quality
: new and unusual in a way that is likely to make some people uncomfortable
edg·i·eredg·i·est
Full Definition of EDGY
1
: having an edge : sharp
3
: having a bold, provocative, or unconventional quality <an edgy film>
— edg·i·ly \ˈe-jə-lē\ adverb
— edg·i·ness \ˈe-jē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of EDGY
1775
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