General
gas
What does gas mean?
The cost, paid in the network's native token, required to perform a transaction or run a smart contract. High demand pushes gas fees up.
"I waited until the weekend to mint because gas was insane during the week."
Origin
Hiberno-English use of 'gas' meaning fun or funny, recorded in Ireland since the 19th century, possibly linked to laughing gas. Distinct from the British/American 'a gas' meaning a good time.
Frequently asked questions
What does gas mean in Irish slang?
It means funny or hilarious. Calling someone 'gas' means they're a great laugh.
What does 'she's gas' mean?
It means she's hilarious or great fun to be around — a compliment about someone's humour.
Is gas a noun or adjective in Irish?
Mostly an adjective ('that's gas'), though 'a gas man/woman' uses it as part of a noun phrase.
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