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Wedgie definition

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wedgies
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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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Noun

Singular:
wedgie
Plural:
wedgies

Origin of wedgie

  • wedge –ie Sense 2, originally a trademark

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • wedge +"Ž -ie

    From Wiktionary

Wedgie Sentence Examples

  • 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.

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