Vague and universal at the same time. The very definition of what separates the outcast from the others, anthropologically and philosophically. Because of that, the best description of it that someone can make for the majority that he represent is to start from the Axiom that this individual being and concepts are separated from reality.
Person 1 : -write this definition about edgelord with this syntax.- Person 2 : "Edgelord spotted"
By Wxcv111116
Edgelord - a term used for a quirky emo brocken person. A noun or whatever i don't really care
"Omg, Ellen is such an edgelord. So quirky and emo"
By Mao Zedongg
(1)An insult 2010s to describe someone (usually aged 12-17) who is openly dark and pessimistic, or appears gothic. (2)A kid trying to be cool and intimidating by often expressing nihilistic or controversial opinions. (3)An angsty emo teenager. (Most likely listens to Linkin Park) (4)A player who mains Reaper in the game Overwatch.
Dude, that guy's a total edgelord! I bet he blasts Linkin Park in his room while crying and writing poems!
By MiseryMatrix
Someone who practices the self love technique of "edging" to such a degree that they are able to ejaculate so furiously onto themselves that they pass out.
"Hey man where's Jimmy?", "Oh he's staying home tonight being a edgelord.", "Damn, well I just hope his family doesn't get home early again."
By BlueBees
Someone who tries to act tough, evil or dramatic but it is typically a facade. They are such an Edgelord. Edgelords usually want attention and have a grandeur of illusion.
She thinks she is a prophet of satan, she is clearly a narcissist and a edgelord. He is always publicly lashing out and threatening to curse people. He is an edgelord. Edgelords tend to be Occult Practitioners that project their emotions and trauma. They want to attract attention and want to pretend to be powerful and dangerous. Organizations that appropriate a faith without believing in it just for shock value and to push political agendas are edgelords.
By umbra.operis