slouch (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /slaʊtʃ/
Definition
To stand, sit, or walk with a drooping posture, often with the head and shoulders bent forward.
Examples
He tends to slouch when he's tired, making him look much shorter.
Stop slouching and sit up straight at the dinner table!
She tried not to slouch as she walked onto the stage, despite her nervousness.
How to Use slouch
- slouch down (phrasal verb)
- To sink into a slumped position. — "He tried to slouch down in his seat to avoid being seen."
- slouch around (phrasal verb)
- To move or stand in a lazy, slumped way. — "Teenagers often slouch around the house on weekends."
- slouch forward (collocation)
- To bend one's body forward in a slumped posture. — "She would slouch forward when she was feeling tired or bored."
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