edgy
Translation
nervous, tense, avant-garde, provocative
Examples
He felt edgy before the big presentation.
He felt edgy before the big presentation.
The film was edgy and controversial.
The film was edgy and controversial.
Grammar Patterns
to be/feel edgy ((about sth.)) to be nervous or tense about sth. I feel edgy about the upcoming exam.
an edgy ((sth.)) an innovative or provocative sth. She has an edgy sense of style.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nervous, tense, irritable, innovative; Antonyms: calm, relaxed, conventional
Etymology
From the noun 'edge' + the suffix '-y'. It literally suggests the feeling of being 'on edge'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone on the 'edge' of a cliff; they would feel nervous and 'edgy'. Also, something on the 'edge' of new trends is 'edgy' or innovative.