I. ˈstüp verb
Etymology: Middle English stoupen, from Old English stūpian; akin to Swedish stupa to fall, plunge, Old English stēap steep, deep
Date: before 12th century
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
b. : to stand or walk with a forward inclination of the head, body, or shoulders
2. : yield , submit
3.
a. : to descend from a superior rank, dignity, or status
b. : to lower oneself morally
stoop ed to lying
4.
a. archaic : to move down from a height : alight
b. : to fly or dive down swiftly usually to attack prey
transitive verb
1. : debase , degrade
2. : to bend (a part of the body) forward and downward
II. noun
Date: 1571
1.
a. : an act of bending the body forward
b. : a temporary or habitual forward bend of the back and shoulders
2. : the descent of a bird especially on its prey
3. : a lowering of oneself
III. noun
Etymology: Dutch stoep; akin to Old English stæpe step — more at step
Date: 1755
: a porch, platform, entrance stairway, or small veranda at a house door