slouchy

[slou-chee]

adjective

slouchier, slouchiest 

1. of or relating to a slouch or to a slouching manner, posture, etc.

slouchy

/ ˈslaʊtʃɪ /

adjective

1. slouching; lazy

2. (of clothes) casual, soft, and relatively unstructured

Other Word Forms

• slouchily adverb
• slouchiness noun
• unslouchy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of slouchy¹

First recorded in 1685–95; slouch + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The kind you might have first met at a 4th of July picnic in a glass Pyrex dish, where guacamole and sour cream mingled with salsa and shredded cheese in slightly slouchy strata.

From Salon

The thing I can’t stop thinking about, though, is the slouchy Louis Vuitton yoga bag in a violet hue, styled with a yoga mat of the same color.

From Los Angeles Times

De Sarno said that contrast extends to his latest designs, which paired luxurious evening looks and floral embroidery with casual jackets and slouchy denim.

From Seattle Times

Owens is wearing a black skullcap, black slouchy cotton shorts and black leather sneakers with thick white rubber soles, all designed by him.

From New York Times

Instead, she opts for a shoulder, tote or slouchy bag.

From Seattle Times