droop
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verb \ˈdrüp\Definition of DROOP
intransitive verb
1
: to hang or incline downward
2
: to sink gradually
3
: to become depressed or weakened : languish
transitive verb
: to let droop
— droop·ing·ly \ˈdrü-piŋ-lē\ adverb
See Examples of DROOP
- The flowers were drooping in the hot sun.
- Her eyelids drooped as she grew tired.
- The tree's branches drooped under the weight of the snow.
- His spirits drooped when he didn't get the job.
Origin of DROOP
Middle English drupen, from Old Norse drūpa; akin to Old English dropa drop
First Known Use: 13th century
2droop
nounDefinition of DROOP
: the condition or appearance of drooping
Examples of DROOP
- <tighten the line at the top of the banner so there won't be so much droop>
First Known Use of DROOP
1647
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