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.