Synonyms for edgy
ˈɛdʒ iedgy

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1. edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptightadjective

   being in a tense state

   Synonyms:
   cheeky, rocky, highly strung, jolting, rough, bumpy, nervy, uptight, high-strung, restive, jittery, jumpy, overstrung, jolty, brash

   Antonyms:
   relaxed

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1. edgyadjective

   Synonyms:
   touchy, sharp, irritable, excitable, irascible

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1. List of paraphrases for "edgy":

   nervous, cranky

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1. Scott C. Holstad:

   caffeine buzz liquid thrill, chills slowly going down kinda wicked 'n edgy like legs spread wide in razor wrapped dreams, like looking glass lust on lsd, like wigged out flesh of lightening fear, like fried out bits of lovers angst, i lust at you, i live for you, i want you here w/ me

2. Amy Poehler:

   Sometimes working within the rules of [broadcast] can really be helpful for comedy, this show feels like we try to push it a little bit so it should feel a little edgy because we want young people to feel like they're watching something that's a little too old for them.

3. Cheryl Ladd:

   It was hot and edgy, and because, [ creator ] Aaron [ Spelling ] insisted on some bikinis, occasionally sexy clothes, everybody just decided to write it off and let's face it, it wasn't Shakespeare, but it was definitely something the whole family could watch together all for different reasons.

4. Deepak Chopra:

   Ordinary people aren't going to give up emotions and inspiration just because science sniffs at subjectivity. Science shouldn't be so edgy and defensive. Vandals aren't going to smash their way into laboratories and throw Bibles at the equipment.

5. Xiao Qiang:

   It is a big deal, it's a massive campaign, and these are people who didn't write something sharp. They are intentionally not being edgy about things.