Definition

A person who makes a wheezing sound when breathing, often due to a respiratory condition.

Example

The doctor examined the wheezer to check for any breathing problems.

Conversation

Did you hear that sound when he was running?

Yeah, it sounded like a real wheezer!

I wonder if he has asthma or something.

Could be! He should probably get it checked out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wheezer → The word 'wheezer' is derived from the verb 'wheeze' (originating from Middle English 'hwesen', meaning to breathe with a whistling or rattling sound) combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who performs an action). A wheezer is therefore a person or thing that produces a wheezing sound, typically while breathing.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'breathes' ('wheeze') with a 'whistling' sound, and the '-er' indicates that this person is doing the action. This helps you remember that a wheezer is someone who makes a wheezing sound.

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