wheeze

Meanings

• noun

  A high-pitched, continuous sound made during breathing, especially when breathing out, as in asthma or emphysema.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wheeze
tease , please , ease , squeeze

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Homophones

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1. Wheeze (en) : A high-pitched, continuous sound made during breathing
   

2. Wheels (en) : A circular object that can revolve
   

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Variants

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wheeze , wheezed , wheezes , wheezing

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Etymology

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Old English hwsian, hwesan, hwesan, from hwesan to whistle, hiss, possibly imitative.

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Trivia

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1. The sound of a wheeze can be heard in various animal species, such as elephants and certain types of whales.

2. The term 'wheeze house' music originated in the early 2000s and is characterized by its high-pitched, continuous sounds and fast tempo.

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Related Concepts

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1. Asthma: A chronic respiratory condition that causes difficulty breathing and a wheezing sound.

2. Emphysema: A chronic respiratory condition that causes shortness of breath and a wheezing sound.

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Culture

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In literature, the sound of a wheeze is often used to describe the struggles and suffering of characters with respiratory conditions. In music, there is a genre of electronic music called 'wheeze house' that is characterized by its high-pitched, continuous sounds.

How to Memorize "wheeze"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with asthma or emphysema struggling to breathe and making a high-pitched, continuous sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wheeze' with asthma or emphysema and the sound of difficult breathing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sound of a whistle or hiss to remember the word 'wheeze'.

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