Yawn

/jɔːn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An act of yawning.

His yawn was contagious, and soon everyone in the room was yawning.

A wide opening or gap.

The yawn of the canyon was breathtaking from the viewpoint.

verb

To open the mouth wide and inhale deeply due to tiredness or boredom.

She couldn't help but yawn during the long meeting.

To show a lack of interest or boredom.

He let out a yawn while listening to the lecture about tax laws.

Middle English: from the Old Norse 'gái', meaning 'to yawn'

yawning gap

A wide opening or gap.

yawn and stretch

To stretch one's arms and body while yawning, often signaling tiredness or relaxation.

boredom

A state of being bored; lack of interest.

fatigue

Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion.

To express boredom or disinterest.

That movie was such a yawn!

A dull or uninspiring person or situation.

Don't invite him; he's a real yawn.