noun

oscitancy

Oscitancy (noun) means the act of yawning.

noun

the act of yawning

drowsiness, especially when marked by yawning

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Etymology

From Latin oscitans + -cy, present participle of ōscitō (“to yawn, gape, open the mouth”), from Latin os (“the mouth”).

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What is the meaning of oscitancy?

"oscitancy" (noun) means the act of yawning.

What are the different meanings of oscitancy?

"oscitancy" has 2 main meanings: 1. the act of yawning; 2. drowsiness, especially when marked by yawning.