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. Paul Trombino:

   I’ve asked them to be edgy, we try to be a little careful with that, but we want it to resonate with the public, and I think it’s gotten good response because people look for it on Monday.

2. Charlotte St. Martin:

   There is no question that the diversity of the shows on Broadway, including the young, edgy ones are, bringing more young people to theater.

3. 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.

4. Marco Rubio:

   Look, this is a pattern. This is a game he plays. He says something that's edgy and outrageous and then the media flocks and covers that and then no one else can get any coverage on anything else, and that worked when there were 15 people running for president. It's not going to work anymore. I'm going to spend zero time on his interpretation of the Constitution with regards to eligibility.

5. Michelle Lee Flores:

   If you’re trying to be witty, funny, or even a little edgy with a costume, sit back and get a second opinion from a family member or political correct friend, most people really are n’t trying to be insensitive at all but sometimes it takes another voice to point out a potential issue.