1. Being in a tense state
   "edgy parents are sensitive themselves";
   - high-strung, highly strung [Brit], jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight [informal], high-keyed, squirrelly [N. Amer, informal]
    
2. [informal] At the cutting edge of style or taste; provocative or avant-garde
   "Her edgy fashion choices always drew attention"

Derived forms: edgier, edgiest

See also: tense

Encyclopedia: Edgy