1. making a high-pitched whistling sound when breathing, especially due to difficulty breathing
2. producing a similar whistling or squeaking sound

Examples

• The old man’s wheezy breathing worried his family.
• She became wheezy after running up the stairs.
• His asthma made him sound wheezy during exercise.
• The wheezy accordion needed repair.
• The dog’s wheezy cough suggested a respiratory problem.
• The wheezy sound from the engine indicated trouble.
• Cold air made her wheezy and uncomfortable.