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edgy

Syllabification: (edg·y)
Pronunciation: /ˈejē/
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Definition of edgy

adjective (edgier, edgiest)

  • 1tense, nervous, or irritable:he became edgy and defensive
  • (of a musical performance or a piece of writing) having an intense or sharp quality.
  • 2 informal at the forefront of a trend; experimental or avant-garde:their songs combine good music and smart, edgy ideas

Derivatives

edgily

Pronunciation: /ˈejəlē/
adverb

edginess

noun

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