slump
Slump (verb) means to sit or stand with a drooping, heavy posture, often from tiredness. Example: “He slumped into his chair after the long shift.”
How to use slump
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sudden drop — in posture, performance, mood, or the economy.
Word forms
slumped past tense, slumps plural, slumps singular
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He _____ into his chair after the long shift.
Etymology
Likely of Scandinavian origin, related to Danish and Norwegian words for stumbling or falling by chance — the same family that gives us the sense of collapsing suddenly.
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What does “slump” mean?
The word “slump” means to sit or stand with a drooping, heavy posture, often from tiredness. In plain terms, a sudden drop — in posture, performance, mood, or the economy.
How do you pronounce “slump”?
“Slump” is pronounced sluhmp (/slʌmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “slump” in a sentence?
Here is “slump” used in a sentence: “He slumped into his chair after the long shift.”
What part of speech is “slump”?
Depending on how it is used, “slump” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “slump” come from?
The word “slump” comes from Norwegian. Likely of Scandinavian origin, related to Danish and Norwegian words for stumbling or falling by chance — the same family that gives us the sense of collapsing suddenly.
Is “slump” a common word?
“Slump” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “slump” have?
“Slump” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to sit or stand with a drooping, heavy posture, often from tiredness.
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