Phrase guide

heavy breathing

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Deep, loud or laboured breathing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Sexually suggestive loud breathing or panting sounds made by a nuisance telephone caller.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Examples

  • I answered the phone, but it was only heavy breathing from that pervert again.

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History

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