Dictionary Check: yawn
"yawn" is a valid word!
Scrabble
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Words with Friends
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Definition
noun
an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
Example:
"he could not suppress a yawn"
verb
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
Example:
"The child yawned during the long performance"
verb
be wide open
Example:
"the deep gaping canyon"
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