pant

2 definitions • 3 examples

to breathe quickly and loudly through your mouth, usually because you have been doing something very energetic:

Matteo arrived at the top of the hill, panting and covered in sweat.

[ + speech ] "Hurry! They're almost here," she panted.

to breathe quickly and loudly through your mouth, usually because you have been doing something energetic:

Blake was panting hard after running up the hill.