"wedgy" meaning in All languages combined

See wedgy on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈwɛdʒ.i/ [UK] Forms: wedgier [comparative], wedgiest [superlative]
Rhymes: -ɛdʒi Etymology: From wedge + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|wedge|y}} wedge + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|wedgier}} wedgy (comparative wedgier, superlative wedgiest)
  1. Resembling a wedge, especially in shape Synonyms: cuneiform, wedgelike Related terms: wedgie

Inflected forms

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