be edgy
Frequency: 8.525.5 per million words
to be in a state of nervousness or irritability
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- She is always a bit edgy before an exam.
- The investors were edgy as they waited for the market to open.
- I've been really edgy all week, and I think it's the lack of sleep.
- Why are you being so edgy today? Did something happen?
- The witness was clearly edgy while giving his testimony.
- It's normal to be edgy before a big performance.
- The constant noise from the construction site is making everyone edgy.
- He tried to hide it, but his voice revealed that he was edgy.
- The political climate is particularly edgy at the moment.
- If you don't prepare, you'll be edgy during the interview.