Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bocejar
verb
/boˈse.jaɾ/
Definition
The act of yawning, usually as a reflex triggered by tiredness or boredom.
Examples
- After a long night of studying, I couldn’t help but bocejar during the lecture.
- He tried to stifle his bocejar, but it was too contagious in the sleepy environment.
- The dog began to bocejar, signaling that it was time for a nap.
Meaning
To open the mouth wide and inhale deeply due to fatigue or a lack of stimulation.
Synonyms
- yawn
- open wide