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
slouched; slouching; slouches
1
: to walk, stand, or sit with a slouch : assume a slouch
2
: droop
3
: to go or move slowly or reluctantly
: to cause to droop
slouched his shoulders
sloucher
noun
Examples of slouch in a Sentence
Noun
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.
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Sam Sklar, Mississippi Clarion Ledger, 18 Sep. 2025
The defense only gave up 82 rushing yards — and against a mobile quarterback like Kyler Murray, that’s no slouch.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
The effortlessly cool shape sits low on the hips, with a shorter inseam that slouches through a subtle, flattering drape.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The Tigers are no slouch in the American Conference and have respectable College Football Playoff aspirations.
—Sam Sklar, Mississippi Clarion Ledger, 18 Sep. 2025
The defense only gave up 82 rushing yards — and against a mobile quarterback like Kyler Murray, that’s no slouch.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
Holmes' take on her grand entrance as Joey Potter got big laughs, with the actress immediately crossing her arms, slouching her shoulders and making a crooked face.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
The effortlessly cool shape sits low on the hips, with a shorter inseam that slouches through a subtle, flattering drape.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Slouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slouch. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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slouch
1 of 2 noun1
: an awkward, lazy, or unqualified person
2
: a manner of walking, sitting, or standing characterized by an awkward stooping of head and shoulders
slouch
2 of 2 verb
: to walk, sit, or stand with a slouch
sloucher
noun
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