edgy
Translation
nervous, tense, avant-garde, unconventional
Examples
He felt edgy before the important meeting.
He felt edgy before the important meeting.
The film was a bit too edgy for me.
The movie was a bit too edgy for me.
Grammar Patterns
to be edgy ((about sth.)) He felt edgy about the interview.
an edgy ((noun)) The band has an edgy new sound.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nervous, tense, provocative; Antonyms: calm, conventional
Etymology
From 'edge' + '-y'. It evokes the feeling of being on the 'edge' of a cliff (nervous) or on the 'cutting edge' (avant-garde).
Memory Tips
Imagine standing on the 'edge' of a cliff, which makes you feel nervous and 'edgy'.