Definition

A person who bends forward or down, often due to age or habit.

Example

The old man was a stooper, always leaning forward as he walked.

Conversation

Did you see that guy over there?

Yeah, he really looks like a stooper when he walks.

I wonder if he has back problems or something.

Maybe, but it does seem to be his natural way of moving.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'stooper' originates from the verb 'stoop' (from Old English 'stūpan', meaning to bend or sink down) combined with the agent suffix '-er' (meaning a person who performs an action). A 'stooper' is therefore a person who bends down or stoops.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'bends down' ('stoop') — the '-er' indicates that this person is performing that action. A stooper is someone who bends down.

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