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panting

noun

Simple meaning

Quick, heavy breathing, often after working hard.

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈpæntɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. The act of one who pants.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient
Frequency
Rare

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Inflected forms

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  • pantverbBase word

    Breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted.

Word family

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  • pantynounDerived noun · specialist

    Short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural).

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  • pant-hootverbRelated term

    Communicate by hooting and panting, as of primates.

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