n.
Pronunciation: ' slau ̇ ch
Function: noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1515
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