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yawn

/jˈɔn/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

  1. an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
    “he could not suppress a yawn”

verb

  1. utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
    “The child yawned during the long performance”
  2. be wide open
    “the deep gaping canyon”

Synonyms for yawn

Words that rhyme with yawn

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