ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Gasping

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Gasping is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of gasp.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of gasp.

More Meanings

  1. The act by which one gasps.
  2. (UK, slang) Very thirsty, especially for tea

Example Sentences

sundry violent gaspings and strainings
Any chance of a cup of tea? I'm gasping.

Word Forms

Synonyms for gasping

Depending on context, synonyms include pursy, short-winded, breathless, blown, winded, panting.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include winded, breathless, pursy, short-winded, panting, blown.

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