B2adjectiveinformalemotionsarts
US/ˈedʒ.i/
UK/ˈedʒ.i/
nervous and worried; or modern and a little shocking in style
In context
Everyone was a bit edgy while we waited for the results.
The band has an edgy new look with black clothes and short hair.
The film is funny but edgy, so maybe not for the kids.
Words that go with edgy
verb + adjective
- feel edgyI always feel edgy before a flight.
adjective + noun
- edgy styleI love her edgy style.
- edgy lookHe went for an edgy look with a shaved head.
- edgy designThe café has an edgy design with bare walls.
adverb + adjective
- a bit edgyHe's a bit edgy after the news.