wheezy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective having a tone of a reed instrument
  2. adjective relating to breathing with a whistling sound

Etymology

From wheeze + -y.

In classic literature

Synonyms

reedy

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