Meaning of third-wheel | Babel Free

Definitions

To act as a third wheel; to accompany two people, unwanted, on a date.

ambitransitive

Examples

“The Argentine polo star, Ralph Lauren model and personal pal to Harry was with the royal couple on Thursday as he and Harry’s polo team scored the winning trophy at the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup. He even third-wheeled the newlyweds as the pair shared a congratulatory kiss after the charity match, a hilarious moment caught by photographers.”

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