Slouching: meaning, definitions and examples
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slouching
[ หslaสtสษชล ]
body position
Slouching refers to the act of sitting or standing with a drooped posture, often resulting from fatigue or lack of attention. It typically involves the shoulders being hunched forward and the back curving. Prolonged slouching can lead to discomfort and poor spinal health.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was slouching in his chair during the meeting.
- She noticed her friend slouching while reading.
- Avoid slouching to maintain good posture while working.
- After a long day, he found himself slouching on the couch.
Translations
Translations of the word "slouching" in other languages:
๐ต๐น encurvar-se
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schlendern
๐ฎ๐ฉ membungkuk
๐บ๐ฆ ััััะปะธัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ zgarbienie
๐ฏ๐ต ็ซ่ใซใชใ
๐ซ๐ท se voรปter
๐ช๐ธ encorvarse
๐น๐ท eฤilmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตฌ๋ถ๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ hrbit
๐ธ๐ฐ hrbiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉผ่
๐ธ๐ฎ upogibati se
๐ฎ๐ธ beygja sig
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะปัััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แฃแแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bรผkรผlmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ encorvarse
Etymology
The term 'slouch' originates from the early 17th century, derived from the word 'slouching' which meant to droop or sag. The word may have roots in the Old English 'slลซcan', which refers to a bending or drooping. Over time, 'slouch' became associated with a poor or lazy posture, particularly when one is seated or standing. By the 18th century, the usage of 'slouch' expanded to describe a person who is lazy or lacking in energy. The linguistic evolution reflects societal attitudes towards posture and its connection to behavior, highlighting how physical demeanor can communicate a person's state of mind or level of engagement.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,423 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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