gasper

American  

[gas-per, gah-sper] / ˈgæs pər, ˈgɑ spər /

noun

British Slang.

1. a cigarette.

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gasper British  

/ ˈɡɑːspə /

noun

1. a person who gasps

2. old-fashioned a cheap cigarette

3. informal something that shocks one or causes one to gasp in astonishment

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Etymology

Origin of gasper

First recorded in 1910–15; gasp + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Any wrong move is often bolstered by negative media attention and will likely stay in a voter's mind the closer a disaster is to an election, Gasper explained.

From Salon

Gasper’s prior research found that incumbent presidents who approve disaster funding are seen more favorably by voters and those that don’t are viewed negatively by voters.

From Salon

“How an official responds ends up being a good test of leadership for a voter constituent,” Gasper said.

From Salon

They were born here, and his wife, Ines, and brother, Gasper, have thrived here.

From Los Angeles Times

Debbie Gasper of Port Washington made the short trip to the lakefront with her husband, Mark.

From Seattle Times

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