English · Emotions & Feelings
edgy
ˈedʒi
[ˈedʒi]
tense and irritable
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Nervous, anxious, or quick to become annoyed.
Example
He felt edgy before the big game.
He felt edgy before the big game.
Etymology
From 'edge', from Old English 'ecg', plus '-y'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes nervous, on-edge tension.