To take the gas out of one, verb. phr. (common).—To take the conceit out of; to take down a peg.
To turn on the gas, verb. phr. (common).—To begin bouncing; also to Gas (q.v.).
To turn off the gas, verb. phr. (common).—To cease, or cause to cease, from bouncing, vapouring, or Gas (q.v.).
To gas round, verb. phr. (common).—To seek information on the sly; also to Gas (q.v.).
Gas-Bag, subs. (common).—A man of words or gas (q.v.); a gasconader. Also gasometer. For synonyms, see Mouth Almighty.
1889. Referee, 6 Jan. That great gas-bag of modern days.
Gash, subs. (American).—1. The mouth. For synonyms, see potato-trap.
1878. H. B. Stowe, Poganuc People, ch. xiv., p. 122. Ef Zeph Higgins would jest shet up his gash in town-meetin’, that air school-house could be moved fast enough.
2. (venery).—The female pudendum. For synonyms, see Monosyllable.
Gashly, adj. (common).—A vulgarism for ghastly.