EDGE 1 . Edge of a precipice 2 . A colloquial expression used to despise someone or what someone says. To give edge is to kick, to cut someone from a sentimental relationship. 3 . In taxonomy: The phylum (from grjego ohylos, 'race'; from latin phylum, plural phyla, 'phylum, strand, very fine edge),trunk or type of organization is a taxonomic category located between kingdom and class, and used in the animal kingdom, kingdom protists and domain bacteria. In botany (kingdom Plantae), the term division is used instead of phylum, having the same meaning. 4 . In Argentina: person who establishes temporary love relationships.