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wheezy

adjective
\ ˈhwē-zē How to pronounce wheezy (audio) , ˈwē-\
wheezier; wheeziest

Definition of wheezy

1 : inclined to wheeze
2 : having a wheezing sound a wheezy cough the wheezy call of a phoebe
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Other Words from wheezy

wheezily \ ˈhwÄ“-​zÉ™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce wheezily (audio) , ˈwÄ“-​ \ adverb
wheeziness \ ˈhwÄ“-​zÄ“-​nÉ™s How to pronounce wheeziness (audio) , ˈwÄ“-​ \ noun

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 Others expressed how spooked out and uncomfortable they were made by Glover's transformation and wheezy voice on social media. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, "Donald Glover Stayed in Whiteface the Entire Time on Set During the Filming of Latest 'Atlanta' Episode," 9 Apr. 2018 The Versa is basic transportation, and its wheezy four-cylinder powertrain reflects this. — Car and Driver, "2018 Nissan Versa," 29 Mar. 2018 Sparky's wheezy baritone voice is loud and grating. — Mike Sager, Esquire, "The Life of a Clown," 4 June 2015

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First Known Use of wheezy

1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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