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Definition of uey

uey

/ˈjuː.i/
u · ey
Plural:ueys
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• noun

1

An informal term for a U-turn made while driving a vehicle, typically used in phrases such as 'chuck a uey', 'flip a uey', or 'pop a uey'.

Example

"When the driver realized we were heading in the wrong direction, she pulled a quick uey at the next intersection."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century from the letter 'U' (in 'U-turn') combined with the colloquial diminutive suffix '-ey'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uey
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