Meaning & Definition of word "Yawning"

Yawning

/ˈjɔː.nɪŋ/

1. the act of yawning.
- Example: His incessant yawning during the lecture was quite distracting.
2. a gap or opening, often used metaphorically.
- Example: The yawning chasm in the road made driving difficult.

1. the action of opening one's mouth wide and taking a deep breath, typically as a sign of tiredness or boredom.
- Example: She was yawning throughout the meeting, indicating her lack of interest.
2. to perform the action of yawning.
- Example: He couldn't help yawning after staying up late the previous night.

●From Middle English 'yonen', of uncertain origin.

yawn and stretch:

A phrase indicating someone's reaction to being tired or waking up.

contagious yawn:

The phenomenon of yawning in response to seeing or hearing someone else yawn.

yawn:

The act of yawning.

bore:

To induce boredom which can lead to yawning.

tired:

A state that often triggers yawning.

Meaning: Yawning like a boss

● Example Sentence: He was so tired, he was yawning like a boss during the party.

Meaning: Yawn fest

● Example Sentence: That lecture was such a yawn fest, I almost fell asleep.