noun General Slang

u-ey

YOO-ee · noun · informal

a U-turn

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A U-turn in a vehicle; you 'chuck a u-ey'.

“Missed the turn, just chuck a u-ey up here.”
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u-ey In A Sentence

Missed the turn, just chuck a u-ey up here.

Origin & Usage

From 'U-turn' with a '-ey' diminutive (also spelled uey, u-ie).

Variants ueyu-ieuie

People Also Ask

What does u-ey mean?

It's Australian slang for a U-turn in a vehicle. You 'chuck a u-ey' to turn around and head back the other way.

How do you spell u-ey?

It's spelled several ways — u-ey, uey, u-ie or uie — all pronounced 'YOO-ee'.

What does chuck a u-ey mean?

It means to make a U-turn, e.g. 'Missed the driveway, just chuck a u-ey at the lights.'

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