What is another word for pandiculation?
Pronunciation: [pˌandɪkjʊlˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Pandiculation is a term that refers to the stretching and yawning of the body upon waking or after long periods of sitting. Although it may seem like a very specific term, there are a few synonyms that can be used in its place. These include the likes of stretching, expanding, extending, and lengthening. Other synonyms that may be used include streching one's limbs, gyrating, arching, and unfurling. Ultimately, all of these terms point to the same action of intentionally stretching out one's body after a period of inactivity. They are useful for writers who wish to convey the action of pandiculating without using the specific term.
