Durchhänger — meaning in English

English meaning

• doldrums noun (usually 'the doldrums') A feeling of low mood, boredom or lack of energy.
• slouch verb To stand or sit with the shoulders and head drooping forward instead of upright.

Senses

Durchhänger is used for these senses in English:

• doldrums Usually preceded by the: a state of apathy or lack of interest; a situation where one feels boredom, ennui, or tedium; a state of listlessness or malaise.
• slouch Any depression or hanging down, as of a hat brim.

doldrums — full definition

1. noun (usually 'the doldrums') A feeling of low mood, boredom or lack of energy.
2. noun (usually 'the doldrums') The condition of a sailing ship stuck because there is too little wind to move it.
3. noun Usually used with 'the': a region of the sea close to the equator known for calm spells, sudden squalls, and light, shifting winds.

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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