slouch

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noun (1)

ˈslau̇ch 

1

a

: an awkward fellow : lout

b

: one that is unimpressive

especially : a lazy or incompetent person

—used in negative constructions

was no slouch at cooking

2

: a gait or posture characterized by an ungainly stooping of the head and shoulders or excessive relaxation of body muscles

slouch

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verb

slouched; slouching; slouches

intransitive verb

1

: to walk, stand, or sit with a slouch : assume a slouch

2

: droop

3

: to go or move slowly or reluctantly

transitive verb

: to cause to droop

slouched his shoulders

sloucher noun

sloucher

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noun (2)

slouch·​er

ˈslau̇chə(r)

plural -s

: one that slouches : slouch

modern man is an inveterate sloucher … still rather a simian affair

—Time

Synonyms of slouch

Noun (1)

• slug
• bum
• drone
• loafer
• snail
• sluggard

Verb

• drag
• crawl
• creep
• shuffle
• limp

Examples of slouch in a Sentence

Noun (1)

She walks with a slouch.

is no slouch when it comes to cooking

Verb

Sit up straight. Please don't slouch.

She slouched into the room.

The boy was slouching over his school books.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Nobody slouches in a great suit like West, and nobody scowls in a gorgeous coat like Miller. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

My go-to is a pair of Aritzia Effortless Pants, sized up for a little bit of slouch. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026

Verb

California shouldn’t be complacent, but the state isn’t slouching on preparation, or resolve. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Sporting a salt-and-pepper beard, Badio appeared frail during Monday’s proceedings, slouching to one side in his wheelchair. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1515, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1754, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Phrases Containing slouch

• slouch hat

Rhymes for slouch

• bouche
• couch
• crouch
• grouch
• ouch
• pouch
• vouch

Kids Definition

slouch

1 of 2 noun

ˈslau̇ch 

1

: an awkward, lazy, or unqualified person

2

: a manner of walking, sitting, or standing characterized by an awkward stooping of head and shoulders

slouch

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: to walk, sit, or stand with a slouch

sloucher noun