SLOUCH


Meaning of SLOUCH in English

[slouch] n [origin unknown] (1515) 1 a: an awkward fellow: lout b: one that is unimpressive; esp: a lazy or incompetent person--used in negative constructions "was no ~ at cooking"

2: a gait or posture characterized by an ungainly stooping of the head and shoulders or excessive relaxation of body muscles

[2]slouch vi (1754) 1: to walk, stand, or sit with a slouch: assume a slouch

2: droop ~ vt: to cause to droop "~ed his shoulders" -- slouch.er n

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