yawn
Pronunciation:
/jɔːn//jɔn/noun
Definitions
The action of yawning; opening the mouth widely and taking a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored.
A particularly boring event.
Example: The slideshow we sat through was such a yawn. I was glad when it finished.
verb
Definitions
To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.
Example: I could see my students yawning, so I knew the lesson was boring them.
To say while yawning.
To present a wide opening.
Example: Death yawned before us, and I hit the brakes.
To open the mouth, or to gape, through surprise or bewilderment.