monocycle
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of monocycle
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Clowny, street-theater antics—painting yourself gold or riding a monocycle whilst wearing Edwardian attire—will engender contempt rather than respect.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2014
Two or three of the acts are very good: Walter Nilsson cavorting madly on a monocycle, Hal Sherman pantomimes dancing adroitly while looking as awkward as Charlie Chaplin.
From Time Magazine Archive
Sergeant Walpole got exhaustedly off his monocycle and duplicated the 'copter man's efforts.
From Morale A Story of the War of 1941-43 by Murray Leinster
I was sittin' on the monocycle, tryin' to figure out which way to duck.
From Morale A Story of the War of 1941-43 by Murray Leinster
I'd found a monocycle, sir, and was trailing the thing.
From Morale A Story of the War of 1941-43 by Murray Leinster
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