Gasp meaning

What does “gasp” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“gasp” is a noun and verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open.

gasp

noun

  1. a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

    “she gave a gasp and fainted”

    Synonymspant

verb

  1. breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

    “The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University