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
Synonyms
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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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
And while the Eagles have the edge on the ground with Barkley, the Packers' running back Josh Jacobs is no slouch.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Closed, tight arms can convey anger or resentment, and slouching, fidgeting and a limp handshake might convey a lack of confidence.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
At the other end of the court, Boise State is no slouch defensively, limiting foes to just 65.9 points, but will have its hands full trying to limit the Aggies.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
And while the Eagles have the edge on the ground with Barkley, the Packers' running back Josh Jacobs is no slouch.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
And a corduroy suit, a men’s wear archetype about as old as Zegna itself, slouched like a nubbly bathrobe.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Closed, tight arms can convey anger or resentment, and slouching, fidgeting and a limp handshake might convey a lack of confidence.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Slouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slouch. Accessed 30 Jan. 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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