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A gasp is a paralinguistic respiration in the form of a sudden and sharp inhalation of air through the mouth.
gasp
COMMUNICATION OF ADDITIONAL MEANING, NUANCE, OR EMOTION IN SPEECH
Tone of voice; Paralinguistics; Paralinguistic; Sigh; Sighs; Paralingual; Moaning; Sighing; Gasp; Gasping; Gasps; Non linguistic sounds; Nonlinguistic sounds; Groans; Moan; Groan; Moans; Groaning
(gasps, gasping, gasped)
1.
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 round the court as the jury announced the verdict...
She gave a small gasp of pain.
N-COUNT: usu with supp
2.
When you gasp, you take a short quick breath through your mouth, especially when you are surprised, shocked, or in pain.
She gasped for air and drew in a lungful of water...
I heard myself gasp and cry out.
VERB: V for n, V, also V with quote
3.
You describe something as the last gasp to emphasize that it is the final part of something or happens at the last possible moment.
...the last gasp of a dying system of censorship...
PHRASE: usu PHR of n, PHR n [emphasis]
GASP
COMMUNICATION OF ADDITIONAL MEANING, NUANCE, OR EMOTION IN SPEECH
Tone of voice; Paralinguistics; Paralinguistic; Sigh; Sighs; Paralingual; Moaning; Sighing; Gasp; Gasping; Gasps; Non linguistic sounds; Nonlinguistic sounds; Groans; Moan; Groan; Moans; Groaning
1. Graph Algorithm and Software Package.
2. <simulation> General Activities Simulation Program.
3. <simulation> General Aerodynamic Simulation Program.
(2003-09-27)
Pronunciation examples for GASP
1. I hear this gasp.
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2. DOLLY WELLS: They gasp.
Off-Broadway's The Whirligig _ Zosia Mamet + More _ Talks at Google
3. Even oil spills. Gasp!
The Rational Optimist _ Matt Ridley _ Talks at Google
4. And exactly-- gasp, sigh.
Javid Abdelmoneim _ Talks at Google
5. A gasp, mostly relief.
The Kindness and Perfect Lives _ Polly Samson _ Talks at Google
Examples of use of GASP
1. Asked by the prosecutor how far a final gasp of blood might travel, Spitz said, "Just imagine yourself coughing, terminally expelling the last gasp.
2. They‘ve made her shriek with horror and gasp in wonder.
3. God forbid a 42 year old women with 3 children might have... gasp... cellulite!
4. Their search is the last gasp of the post–war hunt for Nazi war criminals.
5. At a nearby veterinary clinic, pet owners gasp as Grim carries in the emaciated animal.