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melvin en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

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

Meanings

  1. (slang) A wedgie performed from in front of the victim.

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wikipedia: Salute Your Shorts · wikipedia: Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey

melvin en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

From the male given name Melvin.

Meanings

  1. (US, derogatory, slang) A boring or nerdy person; a dweeb.
    • Dad! You can't leave me here! These guys are total Melvins! 1999, "Two Guys Naked in a Hot Tub" (South Park TV episode)

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