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queazy

quea·sy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kwee-zee]
    • /ˈkwi zi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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