"heelies" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of heel + wheelie. Heelys, the original, are a branded version. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|heel|wheelie}} Blend of heel + wheelie Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} heelies pl (plural only)
  1. Trainers with one or more wheels fitted to the heel, allowing the wearer to walk normally then skate by shifting the weight to the rear. Tags: plural, plural-only
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