Meaning of the word slouch in English

What does slouch mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

slouch

US /slaʊtʃ/

UK /slaʊtʃ/

stand, sit, or walk with a drooping posture

Example:

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He tends to slouch when he's tired.

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Don't slouch, stand up straight!

Synonym:

stoop hunch droop sag lounge

a drooping or slouching posture or movement

Example:

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He walked with a noticeable slouch.

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Her constant slouch was affecting her back.

Synonym:

stoop hunch droop sag

an incompetent or lazy person

Example:

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He's no slouch when it comes to coding.

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Don't be a slouch, get to work!

Synonym:

idler loafer lazybones bungler incompetent

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