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melvin

The English word “melvin” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A wedgie performed from in front of the victim.
  2. A boring or nerdy person; a dweeb.

Etymology

Used in the 1990s American TV show Salute Your Shorts and 1991 film Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey. Earlier origin unknown.

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