gasping
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Meaning · English
Very thirsty, especially for tea
Register: slang
Examples
Any chance of a cup of tea? I'm gasping.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gasping” mean?
Very thirsty, especially for tea
Is “gasping” formal or informal?
gasping is generally slang.