Weezer

/ˈwizər/ proper noun

Definition

an American rock band formed in 1992; also slang for someone who wheezes

Etymology

Band name derived from 'wheezer', referring to asthmatic breathing sounds

Kelly Says

The band Weezer got their name from a childhood nickname for frontman Rivers Cuomo, who had asthma - sometimes the best band names come from the most personal places!

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