Definition

A person who sits or stands with their shoulders and back bent forward, often in a lazy or relaxed manner.

Example

He is a sloucher and often gets told to sit up straight.

Conversation

I noticed you tend to be a bit of a sloucher when you're sitting at your desk.

Yeah, I guess I do have bad posture sometimes.

Maybe you should try using a cushion to help you sit up straight.

That’s a good idea! I’ll look for one to help me stop being such a sloucher.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sloucher → The word 'sloucher' is derived from 'slouch' (of uncertain origin, possibly from the dialectal English 'slouch' meaning to droop or sag) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A sloucher is a person who droops or sags, typically in posture.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'droops' or 'sags' — that's what a sloucher does, and the '-er' indicates it's a person.

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