Definitions for: Slouch


[n] a stooping carriage in standing and walking
[n] an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions; "he's no slouch when it comes to baseball"
[v] walk slovenly
[v] assume a drooping posture or carriage



Webster (1913) Definition: Slouch, n. [Cf. Icel. sl?kra slouching felloew, and E.
slack, slug, a lazy fellow.]
1. A hanging down of the head; a drooping attitude; a limp
appearance; an ungainly, clownish gait; a sidewise
depression or hanging down, as of a hat brim.

2. An awkward, heavy, clownish fellow. [Colloq.]

Slouth hat, a soft, limp hat of unstiffened cloth or felt.


Slouch, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Slouched; p. pr. & vb. n.
Slouching.]
1. To droop, as the head.

2. To walk in a clumsy, lazy manner. [Colloq.]


Slouch, v. t.
To cause to hang down; to depress at the side; as, to slouth
the hat.

Synonyms: slump

See Also: bearing, carriage, droop, flag, incompetent, incompetent person, posture, sag, swag, walk

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