Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kwee-zee]
- /ˈkwi zi/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kwee-zee]
- /ˈkwi zi/
Definitions of queazy word
- adjective queazy inclined to or feeling nausea, as the stomach, a person, etc.; nauseous; nauseated. 1
- adjective queazy tending to cause nausea; nauseating. 1
- adjective queazy uneasy or uncomfortable, as feelings, the conscience, etc. 1
- adjective queazy squeamish; excessively fastidious. 1
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Origin of queazy
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English qweysy, coisi, of uncertain origin
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Parts of speech for Queazy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
queazy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
queazy usage trend in Literature
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