hijgen — meaning in English

English meaning

• gasp verb To suddenly draw in breath, usually from shock or surprise.
• pant noun A quick, heavy breath, especially after exertion.

Senses

hijgen is used for these senses in English:

• pant (ambitransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion or from eagerness or excitement; to respire with heaving of the breast; to gasp.

gasp — full definition

1. verb To suddenly draw in breath, usually from shock or surprise.
2. noun A short, sudden intake of breath.

pant — full definition

1. noun A quick, heavy breath, especially after exertion.
2. verb To breathe quickly and heavily, as after running or from excitement.
3. verb To long for something eagerly.

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