SLOUCH

I. noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1515 1. an awkward fellow ; lout , one that is unimpressive, a gait or posture characterized by an ungainly stooping of the head and shoulders or excessive relaxation of body muscles, II. verb Date: 1754 intransitive verb to walk, stand, or sit with a ~ ; assume a ~, droop , to go or move slowly or reluctantly, transitive verb to cause to droop , ~er noun