oscitance

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oscitance Definition

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

oscitance Synonyms

• oscitance
• oscitancy
• yawn
• yawning