U-IE

Australian Slang

Definition

An Australian slang term for a U‑turn—turning a vehicle 180 degrees to go back the way it came.

Examples

"Missed the turn-off, so I chucked a U-IE and headed back to the servo."

"Hang on, mate—wrong street; just do a U-IE at the lights."

"He copped a fine for pulling a U-IE over the double lines."