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wedgie Synonyms
Another word for wedgie
Choosing another word for wedgie depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An uncomfortable condition in which a person's underwear or clothing becomes tightly lodged between the buttocks, or a prank in which someone's underwear is forcefully pulled up from behind to cause this.
Usage Example
"The tight gymnastics leotard gave her an uncomfortable melvin during the routine."
Strong
melvin
• noun (Context 2)
A woman's shoe built with a wedge-shaped heel that runs continuously under the sole from the back of the shoe to the middle or front.
Usage Example
"She wore a pair of canvas wedgies to the summer garden party."
Strongest
wedge
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wedgie. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wedgie