gas

/ˈgas/

New Latin, alteration of Latin chaos space, chaos

noun

  1. a fluid (such as air) that has neither independent shape nor volume but tends to expand indefinitely

  2. a combustible gas or gaseous mixture for fuel or lighting; especially : natural, gas

  3. a gaseous product of digestion; also : discomfort from this

verb

  1. to talk idly or garrulously

  2. to give off gas

  3. to fill the tank (as of an automobile) with gasoline —usually used with up

abbreviation

  1. gender-affirming surgery; gender affirmation surgery

Gender-affirming surgery (GAS), which refers to any surgical procedure that modifies an individual's body in accordance with their {d_link|gender identity|gender identity} and {d_link|expression|gender expression}, is sought after by some transgender and gender nonbinary individuals.