Looking for the meaning of the word WHEEZE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of WHEEZE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Wheeze
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: probably from Old Norse hvæsa ‘to hiss’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
wiːz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
breathe with a whistling or rattling sound in the chest, as a result of obstruction in the air passages
Short Definition:breathe with whistling or rattling sound
Examples:- the illness often leaves her wheezing
Word: Wheeze
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
wiːz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a wheezing sound
Short Definition:wheezing sound
Examples:- I talk with a wheeze
- there wasn't the faintest wheeze from the starter motor
Definition:
a clever or amusing scheme, idea, or trick
Short Definition:clever or amusing scheme or trick
Examples:- a new wheeze to help farmers
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