gasp
Definitions
To draw breath suddenly and sharply, as from surprise, pain, or shock.
A sudden, sharp intake of breath.
Examples
She let out a gasp when the lights suddenly went out.
He gasped in surprise at the unexpected gift.
To draw breath suddenly and sharply, as from surprise, pain, or shock.
A sudden, sharp intake of breath.
She let out a gasp when the lights suddenly went out.
He gasped in surprise at the unexpected gift.