oscitancy

noun

os·​ci·​tan·​cy

ˈäsətənsē

plural -es

1

a

: drowsiness usually demonstrated by yawns

b

: dullness, sluggishness

2

: the act of gaping or yawning

Word History

Etymology

oscitant + -cy

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