sneezy en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English fnesy, equivalent to sneeze + -y. For change of initial f to s see sneeze.
Meanings
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Prone to sneeze with little (if any) nasal agitation.
I feel sneezy.
-
(informal) Characterised by sneezes.
I had a very sneezy cold.
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(informal) Resembling a sneeze.
There was a sneezy sound from behind the hedge.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sneeziest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| sneezier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |