エグいConjugationsTop 40000MeaningsI-adjective1. harsh (taste, feeling, etc.); acrid; pungent; astringent (Usually kana)Show all meanings (3 more)Other readingsえぐいExamples2この鍋なべ物ものはえぐいよ。This stew tastes acrid.賠ばい償しょう金きんえぐいことになるな。The compensation is going to be a heck of a lot of money.