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Slouch (Verb)

Meaning 1

Assume a drooping posture or carriage.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • She began to slouch as she walked, the weight of her backpack pulling her down.
  • The tired student slouched in his chair, trying to get comfortable during the long lecture.
  • As the day went on, he found himself slouching at his desk, struggling to stay awake.
  • After a few hours of watching TV, he slouched further into the couch, completely relaxed.
  • As she walked home from school, her shoulders started to slouch under the heavy load of books in her bag.

Synonyms

  • Slump

Hypernyms

  • Swag
  • Sag
  • Flag

Related Words

  • Slouch (noun)
  • Sloucher (noun)

Meaning 2

Walk slovenly.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • She began to slouch as she trudged along the beach, the weight of her heavy backpack pulling her down.
  • After a few hours of standing in line, he started to slouch, his back aching and his legs tired.
  • As the lecture dragged on, the students in the back row started to slouch in their seats, their eyes glazing over with boredom.
  • She'd always been told to stand up straight, but years of working on a computer had taught her to slouch in front of the screen.
  • By the end of the day, the hikers were all starting to slouch, exhausted from the long miles and the relentless sun.

Related Words

  • Slouch (noun)
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