queasy — feeling sick and wanting to vomit; nauseated
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling sick and wanting to vomit; nauseated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwiːzi/
Korean meaning: 메스꺼운, 토할 것 같은
Korean pronunciation: **퀴**지
Example Sentences
- The roller coaster made me so queasy that I couldn't eat cotton candy.
- His queasy expression suggested he shouldn't have eaten three hamburgers.
- The thought of public speaking makes her feel queasy.
queasy
ADJECTIVE//ˈkwiːzi//
feeling sick and wanting to vomit; nauseated
A teenager feels queasy after riding the spinning roller coaster
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This cheesy dish won't be easy when you're queasy!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'queasy', possibly derived from Old French 'coiase' or related to Scandinavian origins. The exact etymology is uncertain, but it may be connected to words meaning 'to squeeze' or express discomfort.
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“The roller coaster made me so queasy that I couldn't eat cotton candy.”
“His queasy expression suggested he shouldn't have eaten three hamburgers.”
“The thought of public speaking makes her feel queasy.”
“I felt queasy watching the blood in that horror movie.”
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