Definition of "wheelie" in Englisch

noun

1. (informal) An action or stunt where a bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle is ridden for a short period while it is standing only on its rear wheel or wheels.

   • Jim fell off his bike when he was trying to do a wheelie.

2. (informal, chiefly Australia) A wheelchair user.

verb

1. (intransitive, informal) To ride, or perform the stunt of riding, a vehicle on its rear wheel or wheels.

adjective

1. (informal) Alternative spelling of wheely (“having wheels; mounted on wheels”).

   • wheelie bag  wheelie bin