slouch
verb (used without object)
to sit or stand with an awkward, drooping posture.
Example Sentences
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All of that will ensure there is no slouching during Powell’s final stint as Fed chair—and not for investors, either.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
Fact: Many people spend hours slouching while staring at a computer or focusing on cellphones that draw the eyes down and curve the neck.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 15, 2025
This version has toasted bread — crisp on the edges, soft in the middle — salted tomatoes slouching into their juices and a tangy, mayo-based dressing that nods to sandwich logic.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2025
Scotland still have the disappointment of slouching on their sofas this summer instead of strutting their stuff in Switzerland at the Euros.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2025
Bryce is slouching by the refrigerator, playing with the can opener.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
