Meaning & Definition of word "Slouch"
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Slouch
/slaʊtʃ/
noun:
- 1. a lazy or drooping posture
- Example: His slouch made him look uninterested during the meeting.
- 2. a person who slouches or displays a lazy attitude
- Example: He's such a slouch; he never wants to help out.
verb:
- 1. to stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way
- Example: He tends to slouch in his chair when he's tired.
- 2. to drop or sink down, especially in posture or demeanor
- Example: She slouched over her homework, struggling to concentrate.
Etymology
The origin of the word 'slouch' is uncertain but may come from Dutch 'slouchen', meaning 'to droop'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
slouching towards Bethlehem:
A phrase indicating a slow, lazy approach to a situation.
Related Words
stoop:
To bend forward or downward.
slump:
To sit or fall heavily.
loll:
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Slang Meanings of slouch
Meaning: A lazy person or slacker.
Example Sentence: He’s such a slouch; he never gets anything done.
Meaning: To be relaxed or uncaring about something.
Example Sentence: Stop slouching around and start working!