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wheelie

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Noun — A stunt in which a bicycle or motorcycle is ridden balanced only on its rear wheel.

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How to use wheelie

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pop a wheelie do a wheelie

Etymology

Formed from "wheel" plus the informal "-ie" ending, common in casual nicknames for actions and objects.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wheelie” mean?

The word “wheelie” means a stunt in which a bicycle or motorcycle is ridden balanced only on its rear wheel. In plain terms, the trick of riding on the back wheel alone, popular with cyclists and motorcyclists.

How do you pronounce “wheelie”?

“Wheelie” is pronounced WEE-lee (/ˈ(h)wili/ in IPA).

How do you use “wheelie” in a sentence?

Here is “wheelie” used in a sentence: “He popped a wheelie right in front of his friends.”

What part of speech is “wheelie”?

Depending on how it is used, “wheelie” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “wheelie” have?

“Wheelie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a stunt in which a bicycle or motorcycle is ridden balanced only on its rear wheel.

Related words

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