edgy — tense, nervous, or irritable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: tense, nervous, or irritable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈedʒi/
Example Sentences
- My mom gets edgy when I don't reply to her texts within 5 minutes.
- The coffee shop's edgy decor includes neon lights and graffiti walls.
- He's so edgy that he puts hot sauce on ice cream.
edgy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈedʒi/]
tense, nervous, or irritable
Her edgy haircut and leather jacket made everyone turn at the cafe.
Feeling edgy on the ledgy cliff with a wedgy harness!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The adjective 'edgy' derives from the noun 'edge,' which comes from Old English 'ecg' meaning a sharp border or cutting point. The suffix '-y' was added to form an adjective expressing the quality of having or resembling an edge, conveying a sense of tension or sharpness.
Breakdown
edge (sharp border or cutting point) + -y (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'having the quality of'). The morpheme combination creates an adjective describing something with a sharp, tense, or nervously keen quality.
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📝Examples
“My mom gets edgy when I don't reply to her texts within 5 minutes.”
“The coffee shop's edgy decor includes neon lights and graffiti walls.”
“He's so edgy that he puts hot sauce on ice cream.”
“The deadline is approaching and everyone in the office is getting edgy.”
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