Yawning
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Yawning
verb
- To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.
"I could see my students yawning, so I knew the lesson was boring them."
- To say while yawning.
- To present a wide opening.
"Death yawned before us, and I hit the brakes."
- To open the mouth, or to gape, through surprise or bewilderment.
- To be eager; to desire to swallow anything; to express desire by yawning.
"to yawn for fat livings"