wedgy

[ wej-ee ]

adjective

, wedg·i·er, wedg·i·est.

1. resembling a wedge; wedgelike.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wedgy¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; wedge + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The Recharge’s wedgy Scandinavian styling tops every S.U.V. in this group, as does its lovely interior.

From New York Times

Cook, whose district of McMansions and aging strip malls is where Bulova got her start as a supervisor in 1988, said Friday that the “ideological litmus tests, wedgy issues and personal attacks” that have become common in politics persuaded him to leave the board after next year.

From Washington Post

Tucked away behind sand dunes and granite boulders, it’s a spot where local surfers guard its “wedgy right” and, out of season, take their dogs to chase frisbees and socialise.

From The Guardian

"Wedgy" Benn. then 35. refused to become Lord Stansgate and take his seat in the House of Lords, the largely ceremonial upper house that has been called "the last infirmary of noble minds."

From Time Magazine Archive

"Then the next thing you know, we're surfing these fun little wedgy peaks."

From Time Magazine Archive