slouchier; slouchiest
: lacking erectness or stiffness (as in form or posture)
a slouchy sweater
slouchy figures waiting in line
slouchily adverb
slouchiness noun

Examples of slouchy in a Sentence

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This matching lounge set is relaxed and slightly slouchy, with flattering cropped pants and a three-button top that adds that put-together finish. Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024 The sweatshirt is slightly cropped, and the sweatpants are slouchy, but not saggy. Kristen Saladino, Seventeen, 3 Feb. 2023 Designed specifically for use as a swimsuit cover-up, this one features a slouchy silhouette, a low V-neckline, and a pull-on style that's easy to slip on and off. Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2023 Off the shoulder tailoring on one embellished pearl coat simultaneously evoked a slouchy rebel and an opening flower. Thomas Adamson, ajc, 20 Jan. 2023 See all Example Sentences for slouchy 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1693, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of slouchy was circa 1693

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“Slouchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slouchy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

slouchy

adjective
slouchier; slouchiest
: slouching or untidy especially in appearance
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