Slouch

usgb/slaʊtʃ/
verb

To sit, stand, or move with a lazy posture or lack of strength.

Don't slouch in your chair, sit up straight.
Visual representation of "slouch" - To sit, stand, or move with a lazy posture or lack of strength

Often appears as...

  • slouch in a chair
  • slouch against the wall
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Visual representation of "slouch"
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Posture Indicator

Use 'slouch' to describe someone's poor posture, indicating laziness or tiredness.

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After hours of work, he began to slouch over his desk.
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Informal Usage

'Slouch' is casual language, fitting for everyday conversation or informal writing.

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Stop slouching; you look so unprofessional right now.
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Physical Activity

'Slouch' can imply a lack of energy or care even in physical actions.

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He slouched through the party, barely talking to anyone.
Visual representation of the word "Slouch"

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