Definition

Feeling sick to the stomach or having a sensation of nausea.

Example

After the roller coaster ride, I felt queazy and needed to sit down.

Conversation

I felt really queazy after that roller coaster ride.

Yeah, those loops can be intense!

I didn't expect it to make me feel so queazy.

Next time, maybe just stick to the Ferris wheel!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'queazy' originates from the Old English 'cwic', meaning alive or living, and 'eag', meaning eye. The term evolved to describe a feeling of discomfort or unease, often associated with a sensation in the stomach or a feeling of nausea.

Memory Tip

Think of feeling 'alive' ('cwic') but having a 'sick' feeling in your stomach, which helps you remember that 'queazy' means feeling uneasy or nauseous.

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