edgy

BrE /ˈedʒi/ AmE /ˈɛdʒi/

adjective en → es

1 STYLISH B2

stylish and fashionable, but in a way that is unusual or shocking

vanguardista, innovador, alternativo

  • [T + adj]
  • [T + to be]

Collocations edgy fashion · an edgy haircut

  • She has an edgy style that turns heads.

    Ella tiene un estilo vanguardista que llama la atención.

2 NERVE-WRACKING B1

causing feelings of nervousness or anxiety; tense and uncomfortable

nervioso, tenso, inquietante

  • [T + adj]
  • [T + to be]

Collocations edgy atmosphere · an edgy situation

  • The room had an edgy feeling.

    La habitación tenía una sensación nerviosa.

1 ANGRY B2

angry and upset; aggressive or hostile in a way that is likely to cause trouble

enojado, agresivo, hostil

  • [T + adj]
  • [T + to be]

Collocations edgy behavior · an edgy confrontation

  • He was in an edgy mood after the argument.

    Estaba de mal humor después del argumento.

1 RISKY B2

dangerous or risky; likely to cause harm or injury

arriesgado, peligroso, riesgoso

  • [T + adj]
  • [T + to be]

Collocations edgy behavior · an edgy situation

  • The climb was very edgy.

    La escalada era muy arriesgada.