wheezy

• Beschreibt eine Person oder ein Tier, das beim Atmen ein hohes pfeifendes Geräusch von sich gibt, oft wegen einer Krankheit oder Anstrengung. Bezieht sich auch auf ein solches Atemgeräusch selbst.

Describes a person or animal that makes a high-pitched, whistling sound when breathing, often due to illness or exertion.

1. Breathing with a whistling soundB1formalmedical

   Characterized by a high-pitched whistling sound during breathing, often due to respiratory issues.

   Keuchend mit pfeifendem Atemgeräusch

   • The patient was wheezy after climbing the stairs.
   • A wheezy cough can be a sign of asthma.
   • He sounded wheezy after running in the cold air.

   Synonymeasthmaticwheezing

2. Having a tone of a reed instrumentC1formalart

   Describing a sound that resembles the reedy, breathy tone of a woodwind instrument.

   Rohrblattartig klingend

   • The clarinet produced a wheezy, melancholic melody.
   • His voice had a wheezy quality, like an old saxophone.
   • The bagpipes emitted a wheezy drone that filled the hall.

   Synonymereedy