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wheeze

/wiːz/

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noun

A piping or whistling sound caused by difficult respiration.

Examples :

"After running up the stairs, I could hear a slight wheeze in my breath. "

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noun

An ordinary whisper exaggerated so as to produce the hoarse sound known as the "stage whisper"; a forcible whisper with some admixture of tone.

Examples :

"The teacher used a wheeze to tell the class a secret about the upcoming party. "

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noun

(British, Irish) An ulterior scheme or plan

Examples :

""I suspect his offer to help with the chores is just a wheeze to get out of studying for the exam." "

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noun

Something very humorous or laughable.

Examples :

"The new comedy is a wheeze."

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verb

To breathe hard, and with an audible piping or whistling sound, as persons affected with asthma.

Examples :

"The little boy wheezed as he ran up the stairs to catch his bus. "

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