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slouch
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- pronunciation:
- slaUch
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
slouches, slouching, slouched |
| definition 1: |
to sit, stand, or move with a bent, careless posture.
He slouches instead of standing straight.- similar words:
- stoop
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| definition 2: |
to cause to droop or bend.
He slouched his back and put his head on the desk. |
| related words: |
lean, loll, lounge, sag |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a bent or drooping posture or movement.
Her slouch made her look tired.- similar words:
- stoop
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| definition 2: |
a person who is awkward, lazy, or without ability.
My friend is no slouch when it comes to riding horses. |
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| derivations: |
slouchingly (adv.), sloucher (n.) |
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