adj
gasping
adj
1
Struggling to breathe, especially from exertion or shock.
"She was gasping after sprinting the last mile."
2
(British, informal) Extremely thirsty.
"Pour me a drink, I'm gasping."
How to Use Gasping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStruggling for breath, or (informally in British English) desperately thirsty.
When to use it
The "desperately thirsty" sense is casual British slang.
Word Forms
gaspings plural
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