Melvin
Melvin (noun) means a prank wedgie pulled from the front rather than from behind. Example: “His older brother gave him a melvin in front of the whole class.”
How to use Melvin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for a specific kind of wedgie, or an old-fashioned put-down for an uncool, socially awkward person.
Very informal and mostly dated slang, rarely heard outside American teen comedies from the 1980s-90s.
Word forms
melvins plural, melvins plural
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His older brother gave him a _____ in front of the whole class.
Etymology
Variant of the Scottish surname Melville, from a place name Malleville in Normandy, from Latin mala (“bad”) + Old French ville (“settlement”). * Used to Anglicize Mac Gille Beathain in Scotland and Ó Maoil Mhín in Ireland.
Rhymes for Melvin
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What does “Melvin” mean?
The word “Melvin” means a prank wedgie pulled from the front rather than from behind. In plain terms, slang for a specific kind of wedgie, or an old-fashioned put-down for an uncool, socially awkward person.
How do you pronounce “Melvin”?
“Melvin” is pronounced MEHL-vihn (/ˈmɛlvɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Melvin” in a sentence?
Here is “Melvin” used in a sentence: “His older brother gave him a melvin in front of the whole class.”
What part of speech is “Melvin”?
“Melvin” is a noun.
Is “Melvin” a common word?
“Melvin” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Melvin” have?
“Melvin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a prank wedgie pulled from the front rather than from behind.