edgy

形容词 edgy:

1. being in a tense state
   同义词：high-strung, highly strung, in suspense, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight

1. He has an edgy temper.
   他性情急躁。
2. "The parents have been a bit edgy lately, waiting for their children's examination results."
   ＂父母们近来一直有点儿紧张，正在等待公布他们孩子们的考试成绩。＂

edg.y

adj.（形容词）
edg.i.er,edg.i.est
Nervous or irritable:
易怒的：神经质的或易发怒的：
例句：
The performers were edgy as they waited for the show to begin.
在等待开演的时候，演员们十分紧张

Having a sharp or biting edge:
尖锐的：具有尖利的或锐利的刀刃的：
例句：
an edgy wit.
敏锐的机智

【引伸】
edg.ily
adv.（副词）
edg.iness
n.（名词）