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. (informal) 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.
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