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Definition of wedgy

wedgy

/ˈwɛdʒi/
wedg · y
Plural:wedgies
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wedgy Lexical Profile

wedgy Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An uncomfortable condition or prank in which a person's underwear or clothing is pulled up tightly between the buttocks (more commonly spelled 'wedgie').

Example

"The tight-fitting gymnastics leotard kept riding up and giving her an uncomfortable wedgy."

2

A woman's shoe or sandal having a thick wedge-shaped sole and heel formed from a single solid piece.

Example

"She paired her summer sundress with cork-soled canvas wedgies."

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• adjective

1

Shaped like or resembling a wedge; tapering to a thin edge.

Example

"The prototype sports car featured a low, wedgy profile designed to cut through the wind."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As a noun referring to underwear or wedge-heeled shoes, the word is more commonly spelled 'wedgie', whereas 'wedgy' is the standard spelling for the adjective.

• Rhymes for wedgy

• Nearby Words

wedge
wedgelike
wedgie
wedgy
wedlock
wee
weed

Cite this Entry

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