Edgelord
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛd͡ʒˌlɔːd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Edgelord is a noun meaning (originally Internet slang, mildly derogatory) To behave like an edgelord; to provoke with risqué behavior.
Meaning
(originally Internet slang, mildly derogatory) To behave like an edgelord; to provoke with risqué behavior.
More Meanings
- (originally Internet slang, mildly derogatory) Someone who tries to appear edgy by doing or saying provocative, controversial, taboo, or offensive things.
Example Sentences
Logan is a great example of the false depth that comes from denying morals just for the sake of edgelording.
This is the man who aspires to save our planet and get us a new one to inhabit: clown, genius, edgelord, visionary, industrialist, showman, cad[…]
The Crimson doesn't name any names, probably because no one wants to be known as the kid who almost went to Harvard except they edgelorded too hard.
But the joke, in the end, is that there is no joke. The sensibility of the edgelord—who pushes the boundaries of offensive humor—is really one long tumble into the abyss.
Word Forms
- edgelords
- edgelording
- edgelorded
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include egofag, geekster, douchelord, shitlord, emotard, godmoder.
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