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backdraa

nounbody

Convulsive gasp like whooping cough

A sudden, sharp intake of breath; a convulsive gasp or gulp, as in whooping cough.

Example in use

Da bairn gied a backdraa.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/BAK-DRAH/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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