Definition

A person who yawns or something that is boring and makes people yawn.

Example

The movie was such a yawner that many people fell asleep in the theater.

Conversation

Did you see that movie last night?

Yeah, it was such a yawner!

I know, right? I kept falling asleep.

Same here! I expected it to be much more exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Yawner → The word is formed from "yawn" (of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of the sound made during yawning) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A yawner is a person who yawns, typically indicating tiredness or boredom.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is making the sound of a yawn — that's why a yawner is a person who yawns.

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