I. ˈslau̇ch 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
II. verb
Date: 1754
intransitive verb
1. : to walk, stand, or sit with a slouch : assume a slouch
2. : droop
3. : to go or move slowly or reluctantly
transitive verb
: to cause to droop
slouch ed his shoulders
• slouch·er noun