: a maneuver in which a wheeled vehicle (such as a bicycle) is momentarily balanced on its rear wheel or wheels
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He did a wheelie on his bike.
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Kids are popping wheelies in the middle of the trail, some not wearing helmets, and on their phones.—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026 When the officer attempted to stand up, Coleman lifted the vehicle into a wheelie, striking the officer in the face.—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026 Monster trucks do it all — from high‑speed sprint races to the crowd‑favorite freestyle finale, where drivers push the limits with wheelies, flips and massive jumps.—Travis Lacoss, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026 While popping wheelies on his bike, shooting hoops in the driveway, and playing football with his dad and older brother in the front yard, Harmon looks like a lot of other boys.—Kristine Sorensen, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wheelie