slouch — to stand, sit, or walk with the shoulders hanging forward and the head down
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to stand, sit, or walk with the shoulders hanging forward and the head down
Pronunciation (IPA): /slaʊtʃ/
Korean meaning: 구부정하게 서다/앉다/걷다
Korean pronunciation: **슬**라우치
Example Sentences
- My mom always tells me to stop slouching like a question mark!
- Don't be fooled by his casual appearance - he's no slouch at chess.
- She slouched into the exam room like a deflated balloon.
slouch
VERB//slaʊtʃ//
to stand, sit, or walk with the shoulders hanging forward and the head down
A tired student slouches through the school hallway
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Slouch on the couch, then crouch!
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Origin
The origin of 'slouch' is uncertain, but it likely comes from Scandinavian languages, possibly related to Old Norse or similar Germanic sources. It may be connected to words meaning 'to bend' or 'to stoop.'
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“My mom always tells me to stop slouching like a question mark!”
“Don't be fooled by his casual appearance - he's no slouch at chess.”
“She slouched into the exam room like a deflated balloon.”
“The teenager's permanent slouch made him look like he was carrying an invisible backpack.”
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