yawning

yawning has 5 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 7.

Definitions

• p. pr. & vb. n.. of Yawn
• 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 oscitancy"
• a.. showing lack of attention or boredom; "the yawning congregation"
• a.. gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something; "the yawning mine shaft"; "a yawning abyss"
• a.. with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness; "a yawning congregation"