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/
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
He tends to slouch in class, sinking lower with every passing minute.
Slouch on the couch, then crouch!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.'
Breakdown
slouch: A single morpheme with no clear internal structure; the word itself is the root form, used as both a verb (to slouch) and noun (a slouch)
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📝Examples
“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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