Edgy

4 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

Tense, nervous, or irritable; also, at the forefront of a trend.

“The critics praised the film's edgy dialogue and bold visual style.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

edg·y

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Synonyms

jitteryjumpy nervyoverstrungrestiveuptight

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eddy edge eggy

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “edgy”.

dogey gledy gryde guyed gybed gyred gyved hedgy kedgy ledgy sedgy wedgy

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