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overbreathing

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Overbreathing (noun) means breathing unusually fast or deeply, i.e. hyperventilating.

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1

Breathing unusually fast or deeply, i.e. hyperventilating.

2

Breathing to an excessive degree.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from over- and breathing.

Rhymes for overbreathing

bathing scathing loathing breathing sunbathing

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What is the meaning of overbreathing?

"overbreathing" (noun) means breathing unusually fast or deeply, i.e. hyperventilating.

What are the different meanings of overbreathing?

"overbreathing" has 2 main meanings: 1. Breathing unusually fast or deeply, i.e. hyperventilating; 2. Breathing to an excessive degree.

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