Definition

Describing someone or something that has the most difficulty breathing with a wheezing sound, often due to a respiratory condition.

Example

After running up the hill, he felt like the wheeziest person in the group.

Conversation

I think that old car is the wheeziest one I've ever seen.

You're right! It sounds like it's struggling to move at all.

Yeah, I can't believe it still runs with how wheeziest it is.

Maybe it just has a lot of character, or it's time for a serious upgrade.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wheeziest → It is formed from "wheeze" (from Old English "hwēsan", meaning to breathe with difficulty) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "wheeziest" describes the state of having the most difficulty in breathing, often associated with wheezing sounds.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'wheeze' which means to breathe with difficulty, and remember that 'wheeziest' refers to the most difficulty in breathing.

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