Slouch (Noun)

Meaning 1

An incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions; "he's no slouch when it comes to baseball".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • He's no slouch when it comes to solving complex math problems.
  • She may look laid-back, but she's no slouch in the business world.
  • Don't underestimate him, he's no slouch on the tennis court.
  • He's no slouch when it comes to playing the guitar, having practiced for years.
  • Despite his carefree attitude, he's no slouch when it comes to academic achievement.

Hypernyms

  • Incompetent Person

Meaning 2

A stooping carriage in standing and walking.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • She walked into the room with a noticeable slouch, her shoulders rolled forward and her head down.
  • The slouch in his posture made him appear even shorter than he actually was.
  • After years of sitting at a desk, she had developed a permanent slouch that was starting to affect her back.
  • The doctor told her that her slouch was putting unnecessary strain on her neck and shoulders.
  • The boy's slouch made him almost invisible in the crowded hallway, he blended in with the lockers.

Hypernyms

  • Posture
  • Bearing

Related Words

  • Slouch (verb)
  • Slouchy (adjective)
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