Desperate for a drink.
Gasping
GAS-ping
ˈɡɑːspɪŋ
Adjective
Example Sentences
"Gasping for a pint."
"Absolutely gasping."
Etymology & History
British term for needing alcohol. From gasp (desperate).
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1900s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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