What is the meaning of oscitancy?

noun

  • Drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning.
  • An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom.
    • usage: "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his oscitancy"
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