Definitions for: Oscitancy


[n] an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his ostinancy"
[n] drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning



Webster (1913) Definition: Os"ci*tan*cy, n. [See Oscitant.]
1. The act of gaping or yawning.

2. Drowsiness; dullness; sluggishness. --Hallam.

It might proceed from the oscitancy of transcribers.
--Addison.

Synonyms: oscitance, oscitance, yawn, yawning

See Also: drowsiness, dullness, dulness, inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, obtuseness, pandiculation, physiological reaction, reflex, sleepiness, somnolence, unconditioned reflex

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