wedgie

• Nom désignant un type de chaussure à semelle compensée, dont le talon forme une cale sous toute la plante du pied, offrant élévation et maintien. Peut aussi désigner familièrement une chaussure à talon compensé.

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.

   Chaussure à semelle compensée

   • 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.

   Synonymeswedgewedge heel

2. Prank involving underwearB2informal

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

   le wedgie

   • 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.