Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slouch
verb, noun
/slaʊtʃ/
Definition
To sit, stand, or move in a relaxed, lazy way with an awkward posture.
Examples
- He tends to slouch in his chair when he’s tired.
- The slouch in his posture indicated he was not paying attention.
- Don’t slouch! Sit up straight.
Meaning
To adopt a posture that is relaxed to the point of being clumsy or lethargic.
Synonyms
- stoop
- slump
- loll
- droop
