Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oscitate
Verb
/ˈɒsɪteɪt/
Definition
To yawn or to be in a state of drowsiness or lethargy.
Examples
- After sitting through the long lecture, many students began to oscitate.
- He couldn’t help but oscitate during the movie as it dragged on.
Meaning
Oscitate refers to the act of yawning or being drowsy. It can describe a physical action of opening one’s mouth wide while inhaling oxygen, often associated with tiredness or boredom.
Synonyms
- Yawn
- Snooze
- Doze
- Slumber
- Nap
