Gasp - definition of gasp by The Free Dictionary To breathe convulsively or laboriously: gasping for air 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 ] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition
GASP definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary A gasp is a short, quick breath of air that you take in through your mouth, especially when you are surprised, shocked, or in pain An audible gasp went around the court as the jury announced the verdict
gasp - Wiktionary, the free dictionary gasp (third-person singular simple present gasps, present participle gasping, simple past and past participle gasped) (intransitive) To draw in the breath suddenly, as if from a shock
What does GASP mean? - Definitions. net A gasp is a sudden, involuntary intake or catching of one's breath, often due to shock, surprise, or difficulty in breathing It can also refer to a moment of great surprise, relief, or longing
Gasp Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary GASP meaning: 1 : to breathe in suddenly and loudly with your mouth open because of surprise, shock, or pain; 2 : to breathe with difficulty pant