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yawn
Part of speech: NounAn involuntary or unintentional opening of the jaws, due to sleepiness; gape.
Part of speech: VerbTo open the mouth wide in voluntarily or unitentionally, through sleepiness; to gape in amazement; to open wide; as, the chasm yawned beneath him.
Usage examples "yawn":- Its effect upon Penrod was to make him yawn and settle himself in his chair. - "Penrod and Sam", Booth Tarkington.
- But as even the weather has its limits as a subject of interest and the hour grew late, I suppressed a yawn and sought the ladies to take my leave. - "Blindfolded", Earle Ashley Walcott.
- Finally, with a yawn, Zoya suggested that they try to break up the party. - "The Title Market", Emily Post.