Meaning of "yawn" : Online English Dictionary : Word Search by Wordhut.com

Meaning of yawn

1. (n) 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 ostinancy"

2. (v) utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired; "The child yawned during the long performance"

3. (v) be wide open; "the deep gaping canyon"

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