edgy

Example Sentences

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For a film to be funny without losing its edge — or worse, feeling intentionally edgy — a punchline has to be both smart and unexpected.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

"The area we were collecting in is karst, so it's made of sharp, edgy limestone, and it's lost all of its natural soils," Riegler said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The Reform chief insisted the joke was intended to be "funny through being edgy and shocking", but said he had made attendees uncomfortable and had "instantly regretted it".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

His critiques and conclusions are as edgy as a soap bubble.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

There’s also nervousness swirling about him, edgy as you please, much as he’s trying to cover it.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness