yawn: Meaning and Definition of

yawn

1. to open the mouth somewhat involuntarily with a prolonged, deep inhalation and sighing or heavy exhalation, as from drowsiness or boredom.
2. to open wide like a mouth.
3. to extend or stretch wide, as an open and deep space.

1. to say with a yawn.
2. to open wide, or lay open, as if by yawning.

1. an act or instance of yawning.
2. an opening; open space; chasm.
3. something so boring as to make one yawn: Critics say the new fashions are one big yawn.