1. whistling or rattling sounds made when breathing with difficulty
2. clever schemes or tricks
Usage: British informal

1. breathes with difficulty, making a whistling or rattling sound

Examples

• The old man wheezes when he climbs the stairs.
• She wheezes badly during allergy season.
• His wheezes could be heard across the room.
• The doctor listened to the patient’s wheezes with a stethoscope.
• He’s always coming up with new wheezes to make money.
• That’s one of his favorite wheezes for avoiding work.
• The asthmatic child wheezes after running.