gasp
IPA: gˈæsp
noun
- A short, sudden intake of breath.
- (Britain, slang): A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper).
verb
- (intransitive) To draw in the breath suddenly, as if from a shock.
- (intransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion; to respire with heaving of the breast; to pant.
- (transitive) To speak in a breathless manner.
- To pant with eagerness or excitement; to show vehement desire.
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Examples of "gasp" in Sentences
- The fish gasps but the cow gives milk.
- He dropped to the floor, and gasped for air.
- The gasp sound is only made when the boss takes damage.
- The sudden jangle of the phone made everyone start and gasp.
- The scandal exploded, with a resounding gasp from the public.
- Stare into the backstage mirror and gasp at the face you see.
- The sound of the struggle awakens her and she gasps in fright.
- They were the first to make the audience gasp with excitement and awe.
- Unfortunately, the antihistamine leaves Sister Augustine gasping for air.
- This seems to be the last gasp of an amazingly long lived and protean virus.
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