sneezy

English

Etymology

From Middle English fnesy, equivalent to sneeze +‎ -y. For change of initial f to s see sneeze.

Adjective

sneezy (comparative sneezier, superlative sneeziest)

1. Prone to sneeze with little (if any) nasal agitation.

   I feel sneezy.

2. (informal) Characterised by sneezes.

   I had a very sneezy cold.

3. (informal) Resembling a sneeze.

   There was a sneezy sound from behind the hedge.

Derived terms

• sneezily
• sneeziness