Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Oscitancy.
Oscitancy - as a noun
An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
Example: "He could not suppress a yawn"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oscitanceyawnyawningHypernyms (Closely Related)
inborn reflexinnate reflexinstinctive reflexphysiological reactionreflexreflex actionreflex responseunconditioned reflexHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Her oscitancy was evident as she struggled to stay awake during the lecture."
"The oscitancy of the audience showed their lack of interest in the speaker's topic."
"After a long day of work, oscitancy overtook him and he fell into a deep slumber."
"The yawning and oscitancy of the students indicated their fatigue."
"Despite his best efforts to stifle it, his oscitancy was noticeable during the meeting."
Word Game Points
Is OSCITANCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, oscitancy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OSCITANCY has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is OSCITANCY a valid Words With Friends word?
No, oscitancy is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordOSCITANCY is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is OSCITANCY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, oscitancy is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOSCITANCY has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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