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wheely

adj · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈ(h)wiːli/
  • General-American: /ˈ(h)wili/
  • rhymes with -iːli

1

adj

Meaning 1

Circular; suitable to rotation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Having wheels; mounted on wheels; wheeled.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • wheely bag wheely basket wheely bin wheely cart wheely chair

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3

adj

Meaning 3

Having characteristics of a wheel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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4

noun

Meaning 4

Alternative spelling of wheelie.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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History

Etymology

From wheel + -y.