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EDGY (edgier, edgiest)
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Irregular inflected forms: edgier , edgiest
, edgiest Dictionary entry overview: What does edgy mean?
• EDGY (adjective)
The adjective EDGY has 1 sense:
1. being in a tense state
Familiarity information: EDGY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Being in a tense state
Synonyms:
edgy; high-strung; highly strung; jittery; jumpy; nervy; overstrung; restive; uptight
Similar:
tense (in or of a state of physical or nervous tension)
Derivation:
edge (the attribute of urgency in tone of voice)
edginess (feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable)
Context examples
Meth at first causes a rush of good feelings, but then users feel edgy, overly excited, angry, or afraid.
(Methamphetamine, NIH: National Institute on Drug Abuse)
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