On edge

verb, slang, phrase

Hip-hop slang · Rap Dictionary

Definition

To be anxious, uptight or overly aware.

Examples

1

I was feeling on edge until we left that wild party.

2

Easy, the dawgs is right behind me, they on edge" - Travis Scott, OUT WEST.

3

My nerves hurt, and lately I'm on edge" - Eminem, Role Model.

4

Put faith in my knife, wrong move had me on edge" - Stormzy, Bad Boys.

5

Young Gun' Wunna stay focused, I can't let 'em put me on edge" - Gunna, Solid.

Synonyms

NervousAnxious
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