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Definition wheeze in American English

wheeze verb

verb
/wiz/
1

to breathe in a noisy way that is uncomfortable for you, usually because you are sick

Example

Cats' fur makes me wheeze.

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1.1

to say something while you are breathing in this way

Example

"Thank you for coming," the old man wheezed.

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2

something that wheezes makes a high sound, as though a lot of air is being pushed through it

Example

Behind me, the electric door wheezed shut.

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Definition wheeze in American English