Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gaspy
Adjective
/ˈɡaspē/
Definition
Having shortness of breath or appearing to breathe with difficulty.
Examples
- After running up the hill, she felt gaspy and needed a moment to catch her breath.
- His gaspy breaths filled the quiet room as he tried to calm himself down.
Meaning
The term ‘gaspy’ typically describes a state in which a person is struggling to breathe steadily, often characterized by rapid or shallow breathing.
Synonyms
- Labored
- Gasping
- Wheezy
- Short of breath
