wedgy

adjective

ˈwe-jē How to pronounce wedgy (audio)
: resembling a wedge in shape

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Its colorways are quintessential, and perfect for the wedgy form. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2021 Hard to believe Lamborghini produced the wedgy mid-engine Countach for more than a decade and a half. — Gary Witzenburg, Car and Driver, 21 Nov. 2022 The four-door production model, called the Velite 6, is a wedgy four-door with styling that closely resembles a popular concept car Buick unveiled in 2016. — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wedgy was in 1799

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“Wedgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wedgy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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