slump

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

(verb)

When a sports team loses two games, this is an example of a situation where they slump to a 0-2 record.
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.

See slump in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb

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

noun

a sudden or sharp fall
a decline in business activity, prices, etc.
a drooping posture or gait
☆ 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

To fall or sink heavily; collapse: She slumped, exhausted, onto the sofa.
To droop, as in sitting or standing; slouch.
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.
a. To sink or settle, as into mud or slush.
b. To slide down or spread out thickly, as mud or fresh concrete.

noun

The act or an instance of slumping.
A drooping or slouching posture: read defeat in the slump of his shoulders.
A sudden falling off or decline, as in activity, prices, or business: a stock market slump; a slump in farm prices.
An extended period of poor performance, especially in a sport or competitive activity: a slump in a batting average.
See grunt.

Origin:

Origin: Probably of Scandinavian origin

Origin: ; akin to Norwegian slumpa, to slump

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