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The waiting made Theo feel edgy before the audition.
What does Edgy mean?
Edgy means nervous, tense, or easily upset.
Dictionary definition
Nervous, tense, or easily upset.
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Edgy means nervous, tense, or easily upset.
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Edgy
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WordEdgy.
Partadjective.
MeaningEdgy means nervous, tense, or easily upset.
ExampleExample: The waiting made Theo feel edgy before the audition.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- ej · ee
- Strongest beat
- ej
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ej.
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Synonyms
Words like Edgy
tenseUse when someone feels tight or nervous.
Antonyms
Opposite words
relaxedUse when someone feels calm and at ease.
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Word family
Edgy word family
Base word
edge
noun
edginess
A nervous or tense feeling.
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Hint for students
Look for clues that show nervousness or tension.
Common mix-up
Edgy can also describe a bold style; in feelings, it means tense or nervous.
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