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gasper

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Gasper (noun) means a person or animal that takes a sudden, sharp breath.

noun
1
A person or animal that takes a sudden, sharp breath.
2
Something so shocking, tense or amazing that it makes people gasp.
3
(informal) A cigarette.
4
Someone who finds it sexually exciting to restrict their own breathing.
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Etymology

Made up of gasp plus the suffix -er.

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What is the meaning of gasper?
"gasper" (noun) means a person or animal that takes a sudden, sharp breath.
What are the different meanings of gasper?
"gasper" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person or animal that takes a sudden, sharp breath; 2. Something so shocking, tense or amazing that it makes people gasp; 3. (informal) A cigarette.
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