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gasp

gasp


gasp  (gsp)
v. gasped, gasp·ing, gasps
v.intr.
1. To draw in the breath sharply, as from shock.
2. To breathe convulsively or laboriously.
v.tr.
To utter in a breathless manner.
n.
A short convulsive intake or catching of the breath.

[Middle English gaspen, gaispen, to gape, yawn, from Old Norse geispa, to yawn.]


gasp  /gsp/  v. [I] n. 1 to breathe in quickly, usu. from surprise or shock: I heard a <n.> gasp from the crowd when the speaker made the surprising announcement. 2 to take short quick breaths usu. with difficulty: She <v.> gasped for air after she finished the marathon. gasp

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