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melvin.

A wedgie performed from in front of the victim.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A wedgie performed from in front of the victim.

    slang
Where this word comes from

Used in the 1990s American TV show Salute Your Shorts and 1991 film Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey. Earlier origin unknown.

noun
  1. A boring or nerdy person; a dweeb.

    US · derogatory · slang
Where this word comes from

From the male given name Melvin.

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