present participle of gasp

The act by which one gasps.

(UK, slang) Very thirsty

plural of gasping

(intransitive) To draw in the breath suddenly, as if from a shock. / (intransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion; to respire with heaving of the breast; to pant.

A short, sudden intake of breath. / (Britain, slang): A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper).

(humorous) The sound of a gasp.

simple past tense and past participle of gasp

plural of gasp

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gasp