Edging (Meme)
Declining🧒Middle SchoolDefinition
In meme context: delaying something for dramatic effect or to build anticipation. 'Edging your audience' means teasing them with almost-reveals. The original meaning exists but among Gen Alpha it's primarily a meme about delayed gratification.
Translation for Parents
In the way your kid uses it, it means building suspense or delaying something. 'The teacher was edging us with the test results' means the teacher was building suspense. It has another meaning. Your kid may or may not know that. This is not a conversation I can help you with.
Examples
“The movie was edging us for two hours before the twist”
“The movie built up suspense for two hours before revealing the twist”
“Stop edging us and just tell us who won”
“Stop delaying and just announce the winner”
Cringe Score
Grounds for emancipation
Absolute minefield. Using this word in front of any human being who understands the internet is a high-wire act. I cannot recommend it under any circumstances. You're on your own.
Category
meme specific
Peak
2024-06
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
urban_dictionary, reddit, tiktok