wedgie

English

/ˈwɛdʒ.i/

noun
Definitions
  • (colloquial) A wedge-heeled shoe.
  • (slang) A prank in which a person's underpants are pulled up sharply from behind in order to wedge the clothing uncomfortably between the person's buttocks.
  • (slang) A situation where a person's underpants are stuck uncomfortably between their buttocks.
  • (basketball) a basketball stuck between the rim and the backboard following a field goal, free throw, rebound, or block attempt.
  • (informal) wedge-tailed eagle

Etymology

Suffix from English wedge.

Origin

English

wedge

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