Synonyms for

Wheelie

Verb / wi:l / Another word for wheelie — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A wheelie is a trick performed on a bicycle or motorcycle where the rider lifts the front wheel off the ground while balancing on the rear wheel.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. He performed a perfect wheelie on his bicycle.
  2. The motorcycle rider showed off his wheelie skills.
  3. I tried to do a wheelie but couldn't balance properly.
  4. The crowd cheered as the biker did a long wheelie.
  5. She watched in awe as the skateboarder executed a wheelie.

Quotes

  • Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein
  • The bicycle is a simple solution to some of the world's most complicated problems. - Bill Strickland
  • It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them. - Ernest Hemingway

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