haukotus — meaning in English

English meaning

• gape verb To stare with your mouth open wide, usually in shock or amazement.
• yawn verb To open the mouth wide and take a deep breath involuntarily, usually from tiredness or boredom.

Senses

haukotus is used for these senses in English:

• gape (uncommon) An act of gaping; a yawn.
• yawn The action of yawning; opening the mouth widely and taking a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored.

gape — full definition

1. verb To stare with your mouth open wide, usually in shock or amazement.
2. noun The act of staring open-mouthed, or a wide opening.

yawn — full definition

1. verb To open the mouth wide and take a deep breath involuntarily, usually from tiredness or boredom.
2. noun The act of yawning.
3. noun Something extremely boring.

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