slouch

IPA: sɫˈaʊtʃ

noun

  • A hanging down of the head; a drooping posture; a limp appearance
  • Any depression or hanging down, as of a hat brim.
  • Someone who is slow to act.
  • (dated) An awkward, heavy, clownish fellow.

verb

  • (intransitive) To hang or droop; to adopt a limp posture
  • (intransitive) To walk in a clumsy, lazy manner.
  • (transitive) To cause to hang down or droop; to depress.
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Examples of "slouch" in Sentences

  • I am looking at this word "slouch" which I have never used like this before.
  • Revis referred to Moss as a "slouch" while playing a word-association game on the NFL Network in January.
  • This is the same Mr. Moss whom Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis assessed as a "slouch" last winter, and the same Mr. Moss who burned Mr. Revis on a touchdown reception during the Jets '28-14 victory over the Patriots on Sept. 19.
  • Moss playfully fired back during an interview with ESPN before the Patriots played the Jets, saying: "I don't really get into the trash talking, but if what he called me was a 'slouch,' then I guess the 'slouch' will be there to see you on Sunday."

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