Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gasper
noun
/ˈɡæspər/
Definition
A slang term for a cigarette.
Examples
- After a long day at work, he stepped outside for a quick gasper.
- She always offers a gasper to friends who are feeling stressed.
- He flicked the ash from his gasper before continuing the conversation.
Meaning
Typically used in informal contexts, ‘gasper’ refers to a smoke, particularly a cigarette. This term conveys a casual or colloquial attitude towards smoking.
Synonyms
- Cigarette
- Smoke
- Stogie
- Rollie
