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Definition yawn in British English

yawn noun

[countable] noun
/jɔːn/
1

an act of opening your mouth wide and taking a big breath, usually because you are tired or bored

Example

Melissa gave a yawn.

Example

Stifling a yawn, he tried to look interested.

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2

someone or something that is boring

Example

The movie was a complete yawn.

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Definition yawn in British English