Cool MateMeaning of Slouch
To sit or stand in a lazy, drooping way.
In simple words: To sit or stand lazily with a curved back.
Slouch in a sentence
- He tends to slouch while watching TV, which isn't good for his back.
- She walked into the room slouching, clearly tired after a long day.
- If you slouch at your desk, you'll feel uncomfortable after a while.
- The boy was reprimanded for slouching during the assembly.
- It’s easy to slouch when you are not paying attention to your posture.
How to use Slouch
Use 'slouch' in informal contexts. Avoid it in formal writing. It may imply laziness or lack of proper posture.
Grammar pattern
slouch + object
Memory hint
Think of a slouching cat curling its back; it's way too relaxed.
Related words
Collocations with Slouch
- slouch on the couch
- slouch in a chair
- slouch while walking
- slouch back
- sit with a slouch
Synonyms for Slouch
- slouching
- stoop
- hunch
- sag
- lounge
Opposites of Slouch
- stand
- straighten
- upright
Common mistakes with Slouch
- Confusing 'slouch' with 'lounge' which means to relax comfortably.
- Using 'slouch' only for sitting; it also applies to standing.
- Mixing up the noun and verb forms.
Slouch appears in
Slouch in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ينحني
الجلوس أو الوقوف بكسل مع انحناء الظهر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কুঁজো হওয়া, ঝুঁকে বসা
পিঠ বাঁকিয়ে আলসেভাবে বসা বা দাঁড়ানো।
- GermanDeutsch
Schlurf, krumm sitzen/stehen
Sich faul mit gekrümmtem Rücken hinsetzen oder hinstellen.
- SpanishEspañol
Encorvarse
Sentarse o pararse perezosamente con la espalda curvada.
- Persianفارسی
خمیده نشستن
به طور تنبل با کمر خمیده نشستن یا ایستادن.
- FrenchFrançais
S'avachir, se voûter
S'asseoir ou se tenir debout paresseusement avec le dos courbé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कुबड़ा होकर बैठना/खड़ा होना
पीठ झुकाकर आलसी तरीके से बैठना या खड़ा होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Ingobbirsi, Stravaccarsi
Sedersi o stare in piedi pigramente con la schiena curva.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Curvar-se, Postura desleixada
Sentar ou ficar em pé de forma preguiçosa, com as costas curvadas.
- RussianРусский
Сутулиться, горбиться
Сидеть или стоять лениво, сгорбившись.
- Urduاردو
کُجھکنا، سُست انداز میں بیٹھنا
کمر جھکا کر سُست انداز میں بیٹھنا یا کھڑے ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
驼背, 懒散地坐/站
懒洋洋地坐着或站着，背有点弯。
More words like Slouch
- Lounge
- HeyA1
used to attract somebody’s attention or to express interest, surprise or anger
- I don't know the right words
A phrase indicating uncertainty in expressing thoughts or feelings verbally.
- Told
Gave information or communicated something to someone in the past.
- Doesn't matter
An expression meaning something is not important.
- Doesn't matter now
This phrase indicates that something is no longer of concern or importance.
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Frequently asked questions about Slouch
What does Slouch mean?
To sit or stand lazily with a curved back.
What is the definition of Slouch?
To sit or stand in a lazy, drooping way.
How do you use Slouch in a sentence?
He tends to slouch while watching TV, which isn't good for his back.
Can you give another example of Slouch?
She walked into the room slouching, clearly tired after a long day.
What are synonyms for Slouch?
Common alternatives include slouching, stoop, hunch, sag, lounge.
What is the opposite of Slouch?
Opposite meanings include stand, straighten, upright.
What words go with Slouch?
It commonly pairs with slouch on the couch, slouch in a chair, slouch while walking, slouch back, sit with a slouch.
What are common mistakes when using Slouch?
Confusing 'slouch' with 'lounge' which means to relax comfortably. Using 'slouch' only for sitting; it also applies to standing. Mixing up the noun and verb forms.
How do you pronounce Slouch?
US: //slaʊtʃ//, UK: //slaʊtʃ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Slouch?
Use 'slouch' in informal contexts. Avoid it in formal writing. It may imply laziness or lack of proper posture.