a piece of comedic business; a trick; a clever idea. Originally theatrical, used by clowns and comedians; then especially popular with schoolchildren UK, 1864.
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a false belief US, 1965
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wheeze something out
to say something, while wheezing; to say something, using a wheeze for a voice. (As if one is out of breath.) He was out of breath from running and was only able to wheeze a few words out. Liz wheezed out a quick hello.