fringy

comparative fringier · superlative fringiest · alternative fringey · alternative fringe-y

1. informalBeyond the mainstream.

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   In another, if fringier, analysis, the show’s focus on the struggles of a contained brigade of human survivors in a post-apocalyptic galaxy is a loose parable for the events in the Book of Mormon: Gaius Baltar (James Callis), the venal scientist turned collaborator turned false prophet turned savior equated not with Jesus or a hundred televangelists but with Joseph Smith.

   2009 March 21, Ginia Bellafante, “Show About the Universe Raises Questions on Earth”, in New York Times

   Synonyms: fringe

2. Adorned with fringes.