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How to pronounce slouch in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms slump
Type of flag, sag, swag, droop
Derivation sloucher
Type Words
Type of incompetent person, incompetent


he's no slouch when it comes to baseball.
Type Words
Type of bearing, carriage, posture
Derivation slouchy
Type Words
Type of walk

Examples of slouch

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The USA had been no slouch on the attack, either, scoring 12 times in four wins.
From the usatoday.com
Rather than slouch to and from the mound, Lynn offered an energetic performance.
From the stltoday.com
Hazelwood West was no slouch and even Timberland had put together a great season.
From the stltoday.com
If you thought the ninth was a signature hole, well, No. 12 is no slouch, either.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Do you ever slouch on the sofa in your pyjamas tucking into a KFC bargain bucket?
From the mirror.co.uk
James is no slouch in the fundamental department, but Bryant is above reproach.
From the latimes.com
It slacks off as you approach highway speed, but that doesn't mean it's a slouch.
From the businessweek.com
Chile is no slouch, finishing a mere point behind Brazil in World Cup qualifying.
From the washingtonpost.com
Milwaukee is no slouch in the dining department, but one restaurant stands out.
From the orlandosentinel.com
More examples
  • An incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions; "he's no slouch when it comes to baseball"
  • Slump: assume a drooping posture or carriage
  • A stooping carriage in standing and walking
  • Walk slovenly
  • The long-term complications of standing are the conditions that may arise after prolonged time in standing position. To maintain health while standing, one should maintain Neutral Spine.
  • A hanging down of the head; a drooping posture; a limp appearance; any depression or hanging down, as of a hat brim; An awkward, heavy, clownish fellow; to hang or droop; to adopt a limp posture
  • (Slouched) Boots with a baggy, gathered design.
  • (SLOUCHING) An action best displayed by the Pep Band and concert bands. Even if it's bad for playing, it's great for the back!
  • It seems unnecessarily cruel to use this term for "excessive relaxation of body muscles" to describe a lazy or incompetent person. See: LOLL.