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Jawn

/d͡ʒɔːn/

To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.

📖 Definitions of "Jawn"

verb
  1. 1

    To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.

    "I could see my students yawning, so I knew the lesson was boring them."

  2. 2

    To say while yawning.

  3. 3

    To present a wide opening.

    "Death yawned before us, and I hit the brakes."

  4. 4

    To open the mouth, or to gape, through surprise or bewilderment.

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