slouch
word
Definition
To sit or stand with your shoulders and head bent forward, instead of keeping your back straight. It can also describe a person who is lazy or not very skilled, usually informally.
Usage & Nuances
'Slouch' is usually informal. Commonly paired with 'don't slouch' (a command) and as a noun meaning someone lazy ('He's no slouch'). Can describe bad posture or (as slang) a person not very capable.
Spanish: encorvarse - estar encorvado (postura) - persona floja (informal, persona)Portuguese (BR): curvar-se - postura desleixada - pessoa preguiçosa (informal, pessoa)Portuguese (PT): curvar-se - postura desleixada - pessoa preguiçosa (informal, pessoa)Chinese (Simplified): 无精打采地坐/站 - 懒散的人（非正式）Chinese (Traditional): 無精打采地坐/站 - 懶散的人（非正式）Hindi: झुककर बैठना/खड़ा होना - आलसी व्यक्ति (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: ينحني (في الجلوس/الوقوف) - شخص كسول (عامية)
Example Sentences
Don't slouch when you sit at your desk.
basic
He always slouches while watching TV.
basic
Try not to slouch in class; sit up straight.
basic
She's no slouch when it comes to solving problems.
natural
After hours of walking, I started to slouch from being tired.
natural
He's no slouch at cooking—his food is delicious!
natural