slump

To slump is to experience a sudden decline or to slouch over.

(verb)

  1. When a sports team loses two games, this is an example of a situation where they slump to a 0-2 record.
  2. When you throw yourself into a chair and slouch into the cushions, this is an example of a situation where you slump in your chair.

The definition of a slump is a sudden decline, or is a long period of decline and loss.

(noun)

When stock market quotes are down for a long period of time, this is an example of a market slump.

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See slump in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb

  1. to fall, sink, or collapse, esp. suddenly or heavily
  2. to decline suddenly, as in value, activity, etc.
  3. to have a drooping posture or gait

Origin: prob. < or akin to MLowG slumpen, to come about by accident: for IE base see limp

noun

  1. a sudden or sharp fall
  2. a decline in business activity, prices, etc.
  3. a drooping posture or gait
  4. ☆ an extended period during which a player, team, worker, etc. is below normal in performance

See slump in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb slumped, slump·ing, slumps
  1. To fall or sink heavily; collapse: She slumped, exhausted, onto the sofa.
  2. To droop, as in sitting or standing; slouch.
  3. a. To decline suddenly; fall off: Business slumped after the holidays.
    b. To perform poorly or inadequately: The team has been slumping for a month.
  4. a. To sink or settle, as into mud or slush.
    b. To slide down or spread out thickly, as mud or fresh concrete.
noun
  1. The act or an instance of slumping.
  2. A drooping or slouching posture: read defeat in the slump of his shoulders.
  3. A sudden falling off or decline, as in activity, prices, or business: a stock market slump; a slump in farm prices.
  4. An extended period of poor performance, especially in a sport or competitive activity: a slump in a batting average.
  5. See grunt.

Origin:

Origin: Probably of Scandinavian origin

Origin: ; akin to Norwegian slumpa, to slump

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