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Definition pant in British English

pant verb

[intransitive] verb
/pænt/
1

to breathe very loudly with your mouth open, for example when you have been running or exercising

Example

Louisa banged the door shut and leaned against it, panting.

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1.1

to say something while you are panting

Example

'I can't go any further,' he panted.

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Definition pant in British English