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Softy vs Edgy - What's the difference?

softy | edgy |

As a noun softy

is a weak or sentimental person.

As an adjective edgy is

nervous, apprehensive.

softy

English

Noun

(softies)
  • A weak or sentimental person.
  • Somebody who finds it difficult to scold or punish.
  • (computing, slang) A software expert who is ignorant of the workings of hardware
  • (informal, UK, Australia) A soft drink containing no alcohol

    • edgy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • nervous, apprehensive
  • (entertainment/advertising jargon): creatively challenging; cutting edge; leading edge
  • (entertainment/advertising jargon) : on the edge between acceptable and offensive; pushing the boundaries of good taste; dodgy
  • (dated) irritable
    • an edgy temper
  • (art) Having some of the forms, such as drapery or the like, too sharply defined.
  • * Hazlitt
    • An edgy style of sculpture.
  • (of a knife or blade) sharp.

    • Related terms

    * on edge