wedgie

• Sustantivo que designa un tipo de zapato con cuña, que proporciona elevación y soporte. También puede referirse a la broma de tirar de la ropa interior hacia arriba por detrás a alguien.

A noun referring to a type of shoe that features a wedge-shaped heel, providing elevation and support.

1. Shoe with a wedge heelB1formal

   A type of shoe that has a heel forming a solid wedge shape from the back to the front of the sole.

   Zapato de cuña

   • She wore a pair of stylish wedgies to the summer party.
   • Wedgies are comfortable for long walks because they provide good support.
   • The fashion designer showcased new wedgies in the spring collection.

   Sinónimoswedgewedge heel

2. Prank involving underwearB2informal

   A practical joke where someone's underwear is pulled up sharply from behind, causing discomfort.

   Calzoncillo arreado

   • The bully gave him a wedgie in the school hallway.
   • Getting a wedgie is a common prank among kids.
   • He laughed nervously after receiving a wedgie from his friends.