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  1. 1. n. The act of gaping or yawning. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Drowsiness; dullness; sluggishness. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. The act of gaping or yawning. 2. Drowsiness; dullness; sluggishness. Hallam. It might proceed from the oscitancy of transcribers. Addison. Source: webster
  6. 6. n drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning n an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom Source: ecdict

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