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slump definition

slump (slump)

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

Etymology: 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

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