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    oscitancy

    oscitancy - Dictionary definition and meaning for word oscitancy

    Definition
    (noun) drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning
    Synonyms : oscitance
    Definition
    (noun) an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
    Synonyms : oscitance , yawn , yawning
    Example Sentence
    • 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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