Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wedgie

Noun
/ˈwɛdʒi/
Definition
A wedgie is a prank where someone pulls the waistband of another person’s underwear upwards, causing it to ride up and stretch between their buttocks.
Examples
  • During gym class, he got his friend with a classic wedgie.
  • The prank was intended to be funny, but it ended up causing some embarrassment.
Meaning
The term can also refer to the discomfort or embarrassment resulting from this act.
Synonyms
  • Underwear prank
  • Undergarment tug