wheezy

[ hwee-zee, wee- ]

adjective,wheez·i·er, wheez·i·est.
  1. afflicted with or characterized by wheezing: wheezy breathing.

Origin of wheezy

1
First recorded in 1810–20; wheeze + -y1

Other words from wheezy

  • wheez·i·ly, adverb
  • wheez·i·ness, noun

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