wheezy
pronunciation
How to pronounce wheezy in British English: UK [ˈwi:zi]
How to pronounce wheezy in American English: US [ˈhwizi, ˈwi-]
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- Adjective:
- having a tone of a reed instrument
- relating to breathing with a whistling sound
Word Origin
- wheezy (adj.)
- 1818, from wheeze + -y (2). Related: Wheezily; wheeziness.
Example
- 1. My breathing is harsh and wheezy .
- 2. Her voice was broken soft and sad as the wheezy whine of the church pump-organ .
- 3. " Not so well , " said slughorn at once . " Weak chest . Wheezy . Rheumatism too . Can 't move like I used to . Well , that 's to be expected . Old age . Fatigue . "