wheezy

adjective \ˈhwē-zē, ˈwē-\

wheez·i·erwheez·i·est

Definition of WHEEZY

: inclined to wheeze

: having a wheezing sound <a wheezy cough> <the wheezy call of a phoebe>

— wheez·i·ly \-zə-lē\ adverb

— wheez·i·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun

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