Slouch — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈslau̇ch/

Meaning & Definition of Slouch

Slouch (noun)

  1. an awkward fellow, lout
  2. one that is unimpressive; especially, a lazy or incompetent person —used in negative constructions
  3. a gait or posture characterized by an ungainly stooping of the head and shoulders or excessive relaxation of body muscles

Slouch (verb)

  1. to walk, stand, or sit with a slouch, assume a slouch
  2. droop
  3. to go or move slowly or reluctantly

Slouch (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a lazy person

    "is no slouch when it comes to cooking"

    similar: couch potato, deadbeat, do-nothing, drone, idler, layabout, lazybones, loafer, lotus-eater, slug, slugabed, sluggard
    related: bum, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well, crawler, creeper, dawdler, laggard, putterer, slowpoke, snail, stick-in-the-mud, straggler, clock-watcher, goldbrick, malingerer, shirker, slacker, dallier, lingerer, loiterer, loller, lounger, saunterer, delayer, procrastinator, dropout, quitter
    opposite: doer, go-ahead, go-getter, hummer, hustler, self-starter
    near: achiever, comer, highflier, live wire, powerhouse

Slouch (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to move slowly

    "slouched towards the church as if going to his own funeral"

    similar: crawl, creak (along), creep, drag, inch, limp, nose, ooze, plod, poke, snail
    related: lumber, shamble, shuffle, tramp, trudge
    opposite: fly, race, speed, whiz, zip
    near: float, glide, sail, hurry, tear

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Slouch

The most common words with a similar meaning to Slouch:

couch potato, deadbeat, do-nothing, drone, idler, layabout, lazybones, loafer, lotus-eater, slug, slugabed, sluggard, crawl, creak (along), creep, drag, inch, limp, nose, ooze, plod, poke, snail

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Slouch

Words with the opposite meaning of Slouch:

doer, go-ahead, go-getter, hummer, hustler, self-starter, fly, race, speed, whiz, zip

Related Words for Slouch

bum, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well, crawler, creeper, dawdler, laggard, putterer, slowpoke, stick-in-the-mud, straggler, clock-watcher, goldbrick, malingerer, shirker, slacker, dallier, lingerer, loiterer, loller, lounger, saunterer, delayer, procrastinator, dropout, quitter, lumber, shamble, shuffle, tramp

Near Antonyms of Slouch

achiever, comer, highflier, live wire, powerhouse, float, glide, sail, hurry, tear

Word Forms of Slouch

Inflections: slouched, slouching, slouches

Derived words: sloucher (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Slouch

origin unknown

First known use: 1515

Words & Phrases Containing Slouch

slouch hat

Frequently Asked Questions about Slouch

What does "Slouch" mean?

"Slouch" means an awkward fellow, lout. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: an awkward fellow, lout. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Slouch"?

Other words for "Slouch" include couch potato, deadbeat, do-nothing, drone, idler, layabout, lazybones and loafer. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Slouch" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Slouch"?

There are 54 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Slouch". Common alternatives include couch potato, deadbeat, do-nothing, drone, idler, layabout, lazybones, loafer, lotus-eater and slug.

What is the opposite of "Slouch"?

Antonyms of "Slouch" include doer, go-ahead, go-getter, hummer, hustler, self-starter, fly and race. Near antonyms include achiever, comer, highflier and live wire.

How do you use "Slouch" in a sentence?

Examples of "Slouch" in a sentence: "is no slouch when it comes to cooking"; "slouched towards the church as if going to his own funeral".

Is "Slouch" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Slouch" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Slouch"?

"Slouch" is pronounced /ˈslau̇ch/.

What is the origin of the word "Slouch"?

"Slouch" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1515.