wedgie

[ wej-ee ]

noun

1. Often wedgies. a shoe with a wedge heel.
2. Informal. the condition of having one's underpants or other clothing uncomfortably stuck between the buttocks.

wedgie

/ ˈwɛdʒɪ /

noun

1. informal.
   the state of having one's underpants or shorts caught between one's buttocks (esp in the phrase give someone a wedgie )

Word History and Origins

Origin of wedgie¹

wedge + -ie

Word History and Origins

Origin of wedgie¹

C20: from wedge

Example Sentences

We could, I guess, give them an air power wedgie or stuff them into the locker of a naval engagement.

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