"edgework" meaning in All languages combined

See edgework on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: edge + work Etymology templates: {{compound|en|edge|work}} edge + work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} edgework (uncountable)
  1. (sociology) Behaviour at the edge of what is normally allowed or accepted; risky or radical behaviour. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Sociology
    Sense id: en-edgework-en-noun-MVRqbzUP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, sciences, social-science, sociology

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