Slouch: meaning, definitions and examples

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slouch

[ slaʊtʃ ]

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body language

To stand, sit, or walk with a drooping or sagging posture. It often reflects a lack of confidence or laziness.

Synonyms

droop, sag, slump, stoop

Examples of usage

He tends to slouch in his chair during meetings.
She slouched her way down the street, avoiding eye contact with anyone.
Don't slouch, stand up straight with your shoulders back.
Slouching can lead to back pain and poor posture.
I could tell he was feeling defeated by the way he slouched in his seat.

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body language

A drooping or slumping posture, often indicating a lack of energy or enthusiasm.

Synonyms

dip, droop, sag, slump

Examples of usage

She had the unmistakable slouch of someone who had been working long hours.
His slouch gave away his lack of interest in the conversation.

Translations

Translations of the word "slouch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corcunda

🇮🇳 झुकना

🇩🇪 sich krümmen

🇮🇩 membungkuk

🇺🇦 сутулитися

🇵🇱 garbić się

🇯🇵 猫背になる (ねこぜになる)

🇫🇷 se voûter

🇪🇸 encorvarse

🇹🇷 kambur durmak

🇰🇷 구부리다

🇸🇦 ينحني

🇨🇿 hrbit se

🇸🇰 hrbiť sa

🇨🇳 驼背 (tuóbèi)

🇸🇮 grbiti se

🇮🇸 halla sér fram

🇰🇿 еңкейіп отыру

🇬🇪 მოხრილი ყოფნა

🇦🇿 qıvrılmaq

🇲🇽 encorvarse

Word origin

The word 'slouch' originated in the late 16th century and is believed to have derived from the Middle Low German word 'slucchen', meaning 'to drag oneself'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a lazy or drooping posture, reflecting a lack of energy or confidence.