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Meaning of word oscitancy from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

oscitancy noun

Meaning : Drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning.

Synonyms : oscitance

Meaning : An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth. Usually triggered by fatigue or boredom.

Example : He could not suppress a yawn.
The yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop.
He apologized for his oscitancy.

Synonyms : oscitance, yawn, yawning

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