Gasp | Mean of gasp in English Dictionary

/ˈgæsp/

• Verb
• to breathe in suddenly and loudly with your mouth open because of surprise, shock, or pain
1. Mom gasped in/with surprise at the sight of my sister's new haircut.
2. He gasped as he stepped into the icy water.
• to breathe with difficulty
1. a dying man gasping for breath
2. She was gasping for air.
• to say (something) with quick, difficult breaths
1. He gasped (out) a plea for mercy.
2. “Have mercy!” he gasped.