Wheeze — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈ(h)wēz/

Meaning & Definition of Wheeze

Wheeze (verb)

  1. to breathe with difficulty usually with a whistling sound
  2. to make a sound resembling that of wheezing

Wheeze (noun)

  1. a sound of wheezing
  2. an often repeated and widely known joke used especially by entertainers
  3. a trite saying or proverb

Wheeze (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty

    "he was wheezing rapidly after a hard run"

    similar: blow, gasp, heave, hyperventilate, pant, puff, be out of breath
    related: choke, gag, gulp, huff, asphyxiate, smother, stifle, strangle, snore, snuffle, exhale, expire

Wheeze (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in whistle, whoosh

    similar: swoosh, whistle, whoosh, zip, fizz, hiss, sizzle, swish, whish, whiz, sibilance, sibilant

  2. as in cliché, platitude

    similar: bromide, cliché, commonplace, platitude, adage, aphorism, apothegm, byword, epigram, maxim, proverb, saw, saying, sententia, word, expression, felicity, axiom, motto, precept, truism, truth, formula, comment, note, reflection, remark

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Wheeze

The most common words with a similar meaning to Wheeze:

blow, gasp, heave, hyperventilate, pant, puff, be out of breath, swoosh, whistle, whoosh, zip, fizz, hiss, sizzle, swish, whish, whiz, sibilance, sibilant, bromide, cliché, commonplace, platitude, adage, aphorism, apothegm, byword, epigram, maxim, proverb, saw, saying, sententia, word, expression, felicity, axiom, motto, precept, truism

Related Words for Wheeze

choke, gag, gulp, huff, asphyxiate, smother, stifle, strangle, snore, snuffle, exhale, expire

Word Forms of Wheeze

Inflections: wheezed, wheezing

Origin & Etymology of Wheeze

Middle English whesen, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hvæsa to hiss; akin to Old English hwǣst action of blowing, Sanskrit śvasiti he blows, snorts

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Wheeze

What does "Wheeze" mean?

"Wheeze" means to breathe with difficulty usually with a whistling sound. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to breathe with difficulty usually with a whistling sound. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Wheeze"?

Other words for "Wheeze" include blow, gasp, heave, hyperventilate, pant, puff, be out of breath and swoosh. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Wheeze" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Wheeze"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Wheeze". Common alternatives include blow, gasp, heave, hyperventilate, pant, puff, be out of breath, swoosh, whistle and whoosh.

How do you use "Wheeze" in a sentence?

Examples of "Wheeze" in a sentence: "he was wheezing rapidly after a hard run".

Is "Wheeze" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Wheeze" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Wheeze"?

"Wheeze" is pronounced /ˈ(h)wēz/.

What is the origin of the word "Wheeze"?

"Wheeze" comes from Middle English whesen, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hvæsa to hiss; akin to Old English hwǣst action of blowing, Sanskrit śvasiti he blows, snorts. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Wheeze" meaning "to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty"?

When "Wheeze" (verb) means to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty, synonyms include blow, gasp, heave, hyperventilate, pant and puff.