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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Ashley Bardhan, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
Rookie nickel back Cooper DeJean is no slouch either.
—Mike Preston, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Gqlshare, Baltimore Sun, 29 Jan. 2025
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
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Noun
Here's How Fans Saved It Delta is a modern remake of the game that updates its visuals to better achieve the cinematic luster that the original had in its sights, although the 2004 version was no slouch.
—Ashley Bardhan, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
Rookie nickel back Cooper DeJean is no slouch either.
—Mike Preston, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
He’s buttoned up and formal, with the bearing of a man who never slouches.
—Gqlshare, Baltimore Sun, 29 Jan. 2025
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
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“Slouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slouch. Accessed 16 Feb. 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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