Definition & Meaning of "Yawning"

Yawning

/jˈɔːnɪŋ/

/ˈjɔnɪŋ/

an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom

showing lack of attention or boredom

gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something

with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness

Example

His tired demeanor and frequent yawning suggested that he hadn't slept well the night before.

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