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Yawn definition: To open one's mouth wide and inhale deeply, usually involuntarily, because one is tired or bored.
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Definitions of Yawn
- 1verb
To open one's mouth wide and inhale deeply, usually involuntarily, because one is tired or bored.
- 2noun
An act of opening one's mouth wide and inhaling deeply due to tiredness or boredom.
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Topic & ExploreInflected Word Forms
past tenseyawned
present participleyawning
agent nounyawner
Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions
suppress a yawncollocation
To try to prevent oneself from yawning.
a big yawncollocation
A noticeable or wide yawn.
Frequently Asked Questions: Yawn in English
What is the meaning of Yawn in English?▼
Yawn definition: To open one's mouth wide and inhale deeply, usually involuntarily, because one is tired or bored.
How do you translate 'Yawn' to English?▼
'Yawn' translates to 'yawn' in English. Yawn definition: To open one's mouth wide and inhale deeply, usually involuntarily, because one is tired or bored.
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