oscitance Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning
    oscitancy.
  2. noun an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
    yawn; yawning; oscitancy.
    • he could not suppress a yawn
    • the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop
    • he apologized for his oscitancy

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