Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stoop
verb
/stuːp/
Definition
To bend forward or downward from the waist.
Examples
- He had to stoop to pick up the fallen toy.
- The old man had started to stoop due to his age.
- Don’t stoop when you’re walking; keep your back straight.
Meaning
The action of bending one’s body forward or lowering it, often due to weight, age, or habit.
Synonyms
- bend
- lean
- hunch
- crumple
