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ride the edge

to be ahead in a certain skill or profession, to be on a cutting edge and take all the risks of being the first and leading the others
A recent graduate in quantum physics, Amalia now rides the edge of nanotechnology.
by Mikhail Epstein November 6, 2003
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straight edge

"Straightedge" was a song by Minor Threat recorded in the early 80s. No drugs, no excessive drinkin, or casual sex. Being straight-edge is not following a set of rules, it is following an ideal. People who are straight-edge are not against drinking, they are against drinking excessively; alcohol is not poisonous in small quantities, nor do such small quantities alter your state of mind. The whole principle behind sXe, as it is referred to, is purity/clarity of body and mind.

To see where straight-edge came from, here are the lyrics to "Straightedge" written by Ian McKaye of Minor Threat in 1981.

"I'm a person just like you
But I've got better things to do
Than sit around and fuck my head
Hang out with the living dead
Snort white shit up my nose
Pass out at the shows
I don't even think about speed
That's something I just don't need

I've got the straight edge

I'm a person just like you
But I've got better things to do
Than sit around and smoke dope
'Cause I know I can cope
Laugh at the thought of eating ludes
Laugh at the thought of sniffing glue
Always gonna keep in touch
Never want to use a crutch

I've got the straight edge"

As you can see, sXe is not against drinking; it's against getting messed up.

More recently, some who are sXe are also against eating processed foods which can also poison the body, or against eating meat. Most straight-edge people also refrain from casual sex, as they beleive that too is a form of mind-poison.

Also, while being straight-edge doesnt mean you CAN'T drink, most of those who are sXe do not.
Guy: "Hey man, wanna hit?"
sXe: "Nah, I'm straight-edge."
by Dyrian00 June 5, 2004
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Edgey

Edgey is the best father ever. He cares for his child, the Kyoko-sama and his loving MineCat. When the MineCat finds an Edgey, they immediately snuggle and make only the finest sex jokes. The Kyoko-sama is highly unworthy of the love it's parents give it but the Edgey is so kind and loving that he will accept his worthless child. Basically, the Edgey is the kindest, most loving dadther you will ever meet.
Edgey-*walks into room*
MineCat - *latches on the Edgey and gives infinite kisses and snuggles*
Kyoko-sama- DADTHER YOU'RE HOME! WE MISSED YOU SO MUCH
EdgeCat- *snuggle huggles*
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not-edge

Drink-Smoke-Fuck
till the day i die.
contrasting to STRAIGHT EDGE faggots, not edge kids are always the life of the party.

"you need to rollll another joint dude. "
"you think you can handle it?"
"dude, iiimm not-edge, i can handdddle anything."
by ara. May 15, 2008
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Edge

Edge, The Rated R Superstar Rulez!!!!
by Edge Head 4 Ever May 21, 2006
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Straight Edge

What one proclaims to be when they cannot handle themselves under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol and are too ugly to hook a hottie.
Josh is a total bitch so he calls himself straight edge.
by betterthanyou4sure June 29, 2008
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Straight Edge

someone who desperately needs to identify with a group, to fit in.

often stands on a soapbox and preaches the benefits of being better than other people.

the average period one is straight edge for : about 1 yr. although they will praise themselves as "edge for life".

see LAME
i put these X's on my hand because im straight edge.. duh.
by Anonymous April 8, 2003
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