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yawning

adjective
  1. showing lack of attention or boredom
    “The teacher tried a new subject to wake the yawning class.”
    drowsy
  2. gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
    “The yawning mine shaft was pitch black.”
  3. with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness
    “We put the yawning toddler to bed.”
noun
  1. an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth
    “Your yawning is contagious.”
    yawn