1. I-adjective (keiyoushi)

   harsh (taste, feeling, etc.); acrid; pungent; astringent

   Usually written using kana alone

   この鍋物はえぐいよ。

2. sharp (language, question, etc.); biting; harsh

   Usually written using kana aloneColloquial

3. nasty; gross; disgusting; brutal

   Usually written using kana aloneColloquial

4. awesome; amazing; incredible; cool

   Usually written using kana aloneSlang

Also written 蘞い【えぐい】egui、醶い【えぐい】egui