Wheeze: meaning, definitions and examples

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wheeze

[ wiːz ]

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sound

To breathe with difficulty, producing a whistling sound. It is often associated with respiratory issues or laughter.

Synonyms

gasp, pant

Examples of usage

The old man wheezed as he struggled to climb the stairs.
She couldn't stop wheezing after laughing so hard at the joke.

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medical

A high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing, often indicating a respiratory condition.

Synonyms

rasp, whistle

Examples of usage

The doctor listened to the patient's chest and heard a wheeze.

Translations

Translations of the word "wheeze" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chiado

🇮🇳 साँस फूलना

🇩🇪 Keuchen

🇮🇩 mengiak

🇺🇦 свистяче дихання

🇵🇱 świszczenie

🇯🇵 ぜいぜい

🇫🇷 sifflement

🇪🇸 sibilancia

🇹🇷 hırıltı

🇰🇷 쌕쌕거림

🇸🇦 صفير

🇨🇿 sípot

🇸🇰 sipenie

🇨🇳 喘息

🇸🇮 piskanje

🇮🇸 hvæsa

🇰🇿 ысқырық

🇬🇪 სუნთქვის შეწყვეტა

🇦🇿 hırıldama

🇲🇽 sibilancia

Word origin

The word 'wheeze' originated from Middle English 'wesen' which meant to hiss or whistle. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in the English language. The term is commonly associated with breathing difficulties and respiratory conditions, reflecting its onomatopoeic nature in mimicking the sound produced.