wheelie

noun

wheel·​ie ˈ(h)wē-lē How to pronounce wheelie (audio)
: a maneuver in which a wheeled vehicle (such as a bicycle) is momentarily balanced on its rear wheel or wheels

Examples of wheelie in a Sentence

He did a wheelie on his bike.
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In an alternate universe, Miley Cyrus‘ iconic Bangerz era would’ve been made complete with a wild music video starring Madonna, Nelly and more superstars popping wheelies and wrestling in the mud. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 June 2025 The West Haven street takeover was discovered Sunday just after 7 p.m. on Captain Thomas Boulevard where officers working the shore patrol detail found a large group of riders reportedly performing wheelies, speeding and driving in the wrong lane, according to Sgt. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2025 Over 50 teenagers were gathered in the area doing wheelies on the driveway to the complex. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 20 May 2025 While the officer was crouched down, the ATV driver lifted the vehicle into a wheelie, striking the officer in the face, the statement said. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wheelie

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wheelie was circa 1965

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“Wheelie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheelie. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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