dictionary.ptnear-drowningnounfemininecolloquialrare/ɐ.fu.gɐˈdɛ.lɐ/a·fo·ga·de·laPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1(Colloquial) The act or situation of drowning or nearly drowning; choking on liquid.Usage examples“He had a near-drowning when he fell into the pool, but he got out.”“The child had a near-drowning drinking the juice too fast.”SynonymsdrowningchokingCommon combinationshave a near-drowning
(Colloquial) The act or situation of drowning or nearly drowning; choking on liquid.Usage examples“He had a near-drowning when he fell into the pool, but he got out.”“The child had a near-drowning drinking the juice too fast.”SynonymsdrowningchokingCommon combinationshave a near-drowning