Edgelord

The internet slang term “Edgelord” refers to a person who tries to appear edgy, rebellious, or controversial online. Edgelords often seek attention by expressing extreme or offensive opinions, using dark humor, or purposely provoking others.

Illustrative examples:

A: Did you see the comments on that political post? Some edgelord was intentionally stirring up controversy by making offensive statements.
B: Yeah, those edgelords always seem to thrive on causing discord.

A: This person on the gaming forum constantly brags about how violent and ruthless they are in video games. Total edgelord.
B: Haha, they’re just trying to come across as tough and cool. Classic edgelord behavior.