yawner

yawn·er

noun \ˈyȯ-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

Related Words: bummer, downer; bromide, pill

Near Antonyms: blast, gas [slang], kick, rush, upper

[+]more[-]hide

Rhymes with YAWNER

fawner, pawner, prawner, spawner