edge
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Meaning · English
To maintain a high level of sexual arousal for an extended period without reaching climax (orgasm). Often used as a dysphemism for keeping something close to completion or a goal for an undue amount of time.
Register: informalEra: 2020s
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
• Gen Z / internet register
Sources & notes
Adapted from Wikipedia “Glossary of 2020s slang” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30). US Gen Z / internet usage.
Common questions
What does “edge” mean?
To maintain a high level of sexual arousal for an extended period without reaching climax (orgasm). Often used as a dysphemism for keeping something close to completion or a goal for an undue amount of time.
Is “edge” formal or informal?
edge is generally informal.