A prank in which the victim's undershorts are jerked upward so as to become wedged between the buttocks.
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The condition of having one's clothing stuck between the buttocks, often from having had one's pants or underpants pulled up as a prank.
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A shoe having a wedge-shaped piece under the heel, which forms a solid sole, flat from heel to toe.
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Wedge-tailed eagle.
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(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.
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(slang) To play the wedgie prank on.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
wedgie
Plural:
wedgies
Origin of wedgie
wedge–ieSense 2, originally a trademark
From
American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
As many women are rightly concerned about the feeling of thongs (a.k.a. the wedgie), when shopping, look for the thinnest fabric available.
The butt of the suit will shift slightly, but if the entire swimsuit becomes a wedgie it is not a good fit for you, and you will spend the entire day pulling and tugging at it.
If you have a long torso, you can purchase your top and bottom separately, allowing you to find a suit that covers you up and doesn't give you a wedgie.
High-pressure activity, like going down a water slide, is the source of many a painful and exposing wedgie, for both men and women.
They'll go with nearly any type of shoe from a wedgie sandal to a flip-flop or flats.