Slump

/slʌmp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A sudden decline or decrease in value, quantity, or quality.

The stock market experienced a slump last summer.

A period of time marked by a decline in activity, productivity, or performance.

After the holidays, the retail industry often faces a slump in sales.

A soft or loose mass of material falling or resting in a particular area.

There was a slump of soil on the hillside after the heavy rain.

verb

To fall or drop suddenly, especially from a higher to a lower level.

He slumped down onto the couch after a long day at work.

To decline or decrease in effectiveness, value, or success.

Sales slumped during the economic downturn.

To sit or lean in a lazy or relaxed manner.

She slumped in her chair, clearly exhausted from the day's events.

Originated in the early 19th century; possibly related to the dialectal slump meaning 'to feel a sudden drop or fall'.

slump in demand

A significant decrease in the need for a product or service.

economic slump

A period of economic decline characterized by reduced economic activity.

slump period

A recognized time frame when a decline occurs.

decline

A gradual and continuous loss in strength, quality, or importance.

plummet

To fall or drop straight down at high speed.

drop

To let something fall vertically.

To be in a bad mood or feeling low.

I'm in a slump today; everything feels off.

To underperform, especially in sports or competition.

The team is in a slump; they haven't won a game in weeks.