noun

wedgie

WEHJ-ee

Wedgie (noun) means a prank where someone's underwear is yanked sharply upward from behind, wedging the fabric uncomfortably. Example: “The older kids gave him a wedgie in the locker room.”

noun

A prank where someone's underwear is yanked sharply upward from behind, wedging the fabric uncomfortably.

"The older kids gave him a wedgie in the locker room."

A shoe with a wedge-shaped heel.

"She paired the summer dress with a pair of cork wedgies."

How to use wedgie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the underwear-yanking prank, or, separately, a wedge-heeled shoe — context tells you which.

When to use it

The prank sense is informal/playground slang.

Word forms

wedgied past tense, wedgies plural, wedgies singular

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Etymology

Formed from wedge plus the informal -ie ending, since the prank literally wedges clothing between the buttocks.

Rhymes for wedgie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wedgie” mean?

The word “wedgie” means a prank where someone's underwear is yanked sharply upward from behind, wedging the fabric uncomfortably. In plain terms, either the underwear-yanking prank, or, separately, a wedge-heeled shoe — context tells you which.

How do you pronounce “wedgie”?

“Wedgie” is pronounced WEHJ-ee (/ˈwɛdʒ.i/ in IPA).

How do you use “wedgie” in a sentence?

Here is “wedgie” used in a sentence: “The older kids gave him a wedgie in the locker room.”

What part of speech is “wedgie”?

“Wedgie” is a noun.

How many meanings does “wedgie” have?

“Wedgie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a prank where someone's underwear is yanked sharply upward from behind, wedging the fabric uncomfortably.