затя́жка — meaning in English

English meaning

• drag verb To pull something heavy along a surface, often with effort.
• gasp verb To suddenly draw in breath, usually from shock or surprise.
• puff noun A short burst of breath, air, or smoke.
• whiff noun A brief smell carried through the air, or a light gust of air.

Senses

затя́жка is used for these senses in English:

• drag (countable, informal) A puff on a cigarette or joint.
• gasp (British, slang) : A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper).
• puff (informal, countable) An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
• whiff A short inhalation or exhalation of breath, especially when accompanied by smoke from a cigarette or pipe.

drag — full definition

1. verb To pull something heavy along a surface, often with effort.
2. noun A resisting force that slows down something moving through air or liquid.
3. noun Something tedious or annoying.
4. noun Elaborate, exaggerated clothing of the opposite gender worn for performance, especially by drag queens and kings.
5. verb To insult or criticize someone sharply, often publicly (informal).

gasp — full definition

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

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