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gasps

gasps is the plural of gasp.

gasps is the third-person singular simple present indicative of gasp.

Meaning of gasp

Noun

gasp (plural gasps)

  1. A short, sudden intake of breath.
    • The audience gave a gasp of astonishment
  2. (UK, slang) A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper).
    • I'm popping out for a gasp.

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Phrases with gasps

Questions about gasps

What is gasps the plural of?
Gasps is the plural of gasp.

Words near gasps in the dictionary

  1. gaspingness
  2. gaspings
  3. gaspipe
  4. gaspipes
  5. gasproof
  6. gasps
  7. gaspt
  8. gaspy
  9. Gaspé
  10. gaspéite
  11. Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine

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