Meaning of the word stooped in English

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

stooped

US /stuːpt/

UK /stuːpt/

having the head and shoulders habitually bent forward

Example:

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The old man walked with a stooped posture.

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She was small and stooped, with a kind face.

Synonym:

hunchbacked bent bowed round-shouldered slumped

bend one's head or body forward and downward

Example:

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He stooped to pick up the fallen pen.

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She had to stoop to enter the low doorway.

Synonym:

bend bow crouch hunch slouch

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