I-adjective (keiyoushi)
harsh (taste, feeling, etc.); acrid; pungent; astringent
Usually written using kana alone
この鍋物はえぐいよ。This stew tastes acrid. sharp (language, question, etc.); biting; harsh
Usually written using kana aloneColloquial
nasty; gross; disgusting; brutal
Usually written using kana aloneColloquial
awesome; amazing; incredible; cool
Usually written using kana aloneSlang
Also written 蘞い【えぐい】、醶い【えぐい】