'I think it is broken!'2 [intransitive] to breathe quickly in a way that can be heard because you are having difficulty breathing [??? pant] gasp for air/breath Brendan climbed slowly, gasping for breath.3 be gasping (for something) British English spoken to feel that you urgently need something such as a drink or cigarette: I am gasping for a pint!WORD FOCUS: breathe WORD FOCUS: breathe to breathe