gasping

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English

Pronunciation

Verb

gasping

  1. present participle and gerund of gasp

Noun

gasping (plural gaspings)

  1. The act by which one gasps.

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Adjective

gasping (not comparable)

  1. (UK, slang) Very thirsty
    • 2011, Kate Ellis, The Armada Boy: Number 2 in series, Hachette UK, →ISBN:
      Any chance of a cup of tea? I'm gasping.

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