wheezy

• Qualifie une personne ou un animal qui émet un sifflement aigu en respirant, souvent à cause d'une maladie ou d'un effort.

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.

   Respirer avec un sifflement

   • 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.

   Synonymesasthmaticwheezing

2. Having a tone of a reed instrumentC1formalart

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

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   • 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.

   Synonymesreedy