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Definition of wheezy

wheezy

/ˈwiː.zi/
whee · zy
Adverb:wheezily
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wheezy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Breathing with a whistling or rattling sound in the chest, typically as a result of obstruction in the air passages.

Example

"The cold winter air often left the elderly dog feeling wheezy after a short walk."

2

Making or characterized by a high-pitched, whistling, or rasping sound, as of an old musical instrument or worn-out engine.

Example

"The antique pump organ produced a wheezy tune that echoed faintly through the chapel."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'wheeze' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y'; 'wheeze' itself derives from Old Norse 'hvoesa', meaning 'to hiss', which is ultimately imitative of the sound of labored breathing.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wheezy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wheezy
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