roikkuminen — meaning in English

English meaning

• sag verb To sink or bend downward in the middle from weight or pressure.
• slouch verb To stand or sit with the shoulders and head drooping forward instead of upright.

Senses

roikkuminen is used for these senses in English:

• brachiation (zoology) Movement by swinging the arms from one hold to the next.
• sag The state of sinking or bending; a droop.
• slouch Any depression or hanging down, as of a hat brim.

sag — full definition

1. verb To sink or bend downward in the middle from weight or pressure.
2. verb To lose energy, firmness, or morale over time.
3. noun A droop or dip where something has sunk or bent.

slouch — full definition

1. verb To stand or sit with the shoulders and head drooping forward instead of upright.
2. noun A drooping, lazy posture, or (informally) someone who lacks skill or effort.

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