yawn
noun/jɔn/
Frequency rank: #12,212 most common English word
Meaning
An involuntary act of opening the mouth wide and inhaling deeply, usually due to tiredness or boredom.
Example sentence
He tried to hide his yawn during the long meeting, but everyone noticed.
Synonyms & related words
- gape
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