Associations to the word «Yawn»

Wiktionary

YAWN, verb. To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.
YAWN, verb. To present a wide opening.
YAWN, verb. To open the mouth, or to gape, through surprise or bewilderment.
YAWN, verb. To be eager; to desire to swallow anything; to express desire by yawning.
YAWN, noun. The action of yawning; opening the mouth widely and taking a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired.
YAWN, noun. A particularly boring event.

Dictionary definition

YAWN, noun. An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his oscitancy".
YAWN, verb. Utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired; "The child yawned during the long performance".
YAWN, verb. Be wide open; "the deep gaping canyon".

Wise words

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