yawner
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yawn·er

noun \ˈy-nər\

Definition of YAWNER

1
: one that yawns
2
: something that causes boredom <the show was a real yawner>

Examples of YAWNER

  1. The show was a real yawner.
  2. <even die-hard opera fans are finding this production to be a real yawner>

First Known Use of YAWNER

1687

Related to YAWNER

Synonyms
bore, drip, droner, dullsville, nudnik (also nudnick), snooze, snoozer, yawn, drag

Rhymes with YAWNER

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