Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gast
verb
gæst
Definition
To frighten or scare someone, particularly to the point of causing fear or alarm.
Examples
- He was so gasted by the news that he couldn’t speak.
- The sudden loud noise gasted the children.
- She was simply gast at the incredible scenery.
Meaning
The term ‘gast’ is often used in dialectal contexts to describe an intense feeling of fear or shock that can leave a person momentarily stunned or astonished.
Synonyms
- frighten
- scare
- alarm
