Queasy/ˈkwiːzi/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Physical Discomfort Use 'queasy' to describe a physical feeling usually related to the stomach. Spinning too fast on the ride left her feeling queasy. Pro Tip 2/3Mild Nausea 'Queasy' often suggests a lighter form of stomach discomfort, not severe sickness. After eating too much candy, the child felt a bit queasy. Pro Tip 3/3Triggered by Motion It's commonly used when motion causes the nausea, like in cars or boats. She gets queasy on long car rides, especially on winding roads.