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yawning

/ˈjɔːnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does yawning mean?

verb

The act of opening the mouth wide, typically to take a deep breath, often as a sign of tiredness or boredom. A feeling of drowsiness or sleepiness.

Example

"She let out a loud yawn and stretched her arms over her head."

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