Associations to the word «Yawn»

YAWN, verb. To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.

YAWN, verb. To present a wide opening.

YAWN, verb. To open the mouth, or to gape, through surprise or bewilderment.

YAWN, verb. To be eager; to desire to swallow anything; to express desire by yawning.

YAWN, noun. The action of yawning; opening the mouth widely and taking a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired.

YAWN, noun. A particularly boring event.

YAWN, noun. 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 oscitancy".

YAWN, verb. Utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired; "The child yawned during the long performance".

YAWN, verb. Be wide open; "the deep gaping canyon".