Definition of Oscitancy

1. Noun. Drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning.

Exact synonyms: Oscitance
Generic synonyms: Dullness, Obtuseness, Drowsiness, Sleepiness, Somnolence
Derivative terms: Oscitant

2. Noun. An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom. "He apologized for his oscitancy"

Definition of Oscitancy

1. n. The act of gaping or yawning.

Definition of Oscitancy

1. [n -CIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oscitancy

oscillopsia
oscilloscope
oscilloscope
oscilloscopes
oscilloscopic
oscine
oscine
Oscines
oscine bird
oscinian
oscinine
oscinine
oscitance
oscitances
oscitancies
oscitancy (current term)
oscitant
oscitate
oscitate
oscitated
oscitates
oscitation
Osco-Umbrian
oscula
osculant
osculant
oscular
osculate
osculate
osculated

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