1
a
: an awkward fellow : lout
b
: one that is unimpressive
especially
: a lazy or incompetent person
—used in negative constructions
was no slouch at cooking
2
: a gait or posture characterized by an ungainly stooping of the head and shoulders or excessive relaxation of body muscles
slouched; slouching; slouches
1
: to walk, stand, or sit with a slouch : assume a slouch
2
: droop
3
: to go or move slowly or reluctantly
: to cause to droop
slouched his shoulders
sloucher
noun
Synonyms
Examples of slouch in a Sentence
Noun
She walks with a slouch.
is no slouch when it comes to cooking
Verb
Sit up straight. Please don't slouch.
She slouched into the room.
The boy was slouching over his school books.
Recent Examples on the Web
Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 22 June 2024
His shoulders appeared stuck in a slouch, like his posture had forfeited all rights to confidence.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 19 June 2024
Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 23 June 2024
Smith slouched forward, each elbow resting on a knee, overcome with disappointment.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2024
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Noun
Using the same mockumentary format as the first film, Borat puts himself in increasingly precarious real-life situations, though Tutar proves no slouch, particularly in a revealing interview with Rudy Giuliani.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 22 June 2024
His shoulders appeared stuck in a slouch, like his posture had forfeited all rights to confidence.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 19 June 2024
Verb
Moira was always telling her off for slouching, or eating too much starch.
—Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 23 June 2024
Smith slouched forward, each elbow resting on a knee, overcome with disappointment.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2024
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“Slouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slouch. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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slouch
1 of 2 noun1
: an awkward, lazy, or unqualified person
2
: a manner of walking, sitting, or standing characterized by an awkward stooping of head and shoulders
slouch
2 of 2 verb
: to walk, sit, or stand with a slouch
sloucher
noun
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