C2 to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock:
[ + speech ] "Help me!" he gasped.
C2 to breathe loudly and with difficulty, trying to get more air:
More examples
- When they announced that Chris had won first prize, he gasped in astonishment.
- He opened the box and gasped to see all the treasure inside.
- "How on earth did you do that?," she gasped.
- He struggled out of the pool and lay on his back, gasping.
- A loud crash from the other room made us gasp and run to the door.
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Sounds made by humans with their mouths
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Sounds made by humans with their mouths
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