wheezes Meaning & Definition
What Does Wheezes Mean?
Wheezes is a noun that means plural of wheeze. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of wheeze. As a verb, it means To breathe hard, and with an audible piping or whistling sound, as persons affected with asthma.
Wheezes Definition (Noun)
- plural of wheeze
Wheezes as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wheeze
Noun
- A piping or whistling sound caused by difficult respiration.
- An ordinary whisper exaggerated so as to produce the hoarse sound known as the "stage whisper"; a forcible whisper with some admixture of tone.
- (British, Irish) An ulterior scheme or plan
- Something very humorous or laughable.
The new comedy is a wheeze.
Verb
- To breathe hard, and with an audible piping or whistling sound, as persons affected with asthma.
Synonyms of Wheezes
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Wheezes synonyms and antonyms →Wheezes in a Sentence
The new comedy is a wheeze.
Word Forms & Grammar
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