Slouch

Pronunciation: /ˈslaʊtʃ/

Slouch (noun)

  1. A way of sitting or standing with your shoulders and head bent forward.
  2. A person who is not very good at something.

Examples

  • His slouch made him look uninterested.
  • A slouch can cause back pain over time.

Common collocations: adopt a slouch, correct a slouch, no slouch, considered a slouch, slouch in a chair

Slouch (verb)

  1. To sit or stand with your shoulders and head bent forward.

Examples

  • He tends to slouch in his chair.
  • Don't slouch while standing; it looks unprofessional.

Synonyms of Slouch

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Slouch

  • referring to posture
  • referring to sitting position