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oscitance
noun
An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
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noun
An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
“He could not suppress a yawn”
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Drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning
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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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