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SLOUCHY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does slouchy mean? 

SLOUCHY (adjective)
  The adjective SLOUCHY has 1 sense:

1. lacking stiffness in form or postureplay

  Familiarity information: SLOUCHY used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SLOUCHY (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Lacking stiffness in form or posture

Context example:

a slouchy sweater

Similar:

untidy (not neat and tidy)

Derivation:

slouch (a stooping carriage in standing and walking)


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