edgy

Everyday

1. Nervous, tense and easily annoyed. tree →
2. (informal) Bold, new and a bit shocking, especially in art, music, fashion or comedy. tree →

In the lessons

It describes a mood: before a test, at night in a creepy place, or when people are worried. The second sense is used about films, clothes and jokes that push limits. In stories an edgy character snaps at others or jumps at noises.

Examples

• Everyone felt edgy before the big match. tree →
• The dog was edgy during the fireworks. tree →
• Dad gets edgy when he's hungry. tree →
• Mole was edgy in the Wild Wood, jumping at every rustle. tree →
• The band has an edgy new sound. tree →
• Her edgy haircut was half pink and half black. tree →
• Don't be so edgy; it's only a practice test. tree →

Note

Adjective from «edge»: if you are «on edge» you are nervous, and «edgy» means the same. Comparative edgier, superlative edgiest. The second sense is informal and often a compliment; the first is not.