edgelord

American  

[ej-lawrd] / ˈɛdʒˌlɔrd /

noun

1. Slang. a person who habitually tries to shock, offend, or provoke others, especially in online spaces and forums.

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Example Sentences

That edgelord thoughtlessness appears to be core to Herrera’s identity in a way that could certainly cause issues in Congress.

From Slate • Mar. 9, 2026

But Deadpool is and always has been a faux-naughty edgelord and tryhard.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024

So fast that she became the topic of discussion for just about anyone even the likes of edgelord Matty Healy the frontman of the British indie-pop band "The 1975."

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2023

Roman, who has always vibed with Mencken’s edgelord energy, sees no reason not to get on the good side of a history-smashing win.

From New York Times • May 15, 2023

Although this isn’t the first brush our armed and streaming forces have had with edgelord humor on Twitch.

From The Verge • Sep. 16, 2020