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Definition of Slouchy
1. Adjective. Lacking stiffness in form or posture. "A slouchy sweater"
Definition of Slouchy
1. a. Slouching.
Definition of Slouchy
1. Adjective. Given to slouching. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Slouchy
1. slouching [adj SLOUCHIER, SLOUCHIEST]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Slouchy
Literary usage of Slouchy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine (1892)
"iw - - cleanly living, and to neglect it is to foster a slouchy and dangerous habit.
That may be THE ravens of Providence come when least expected, ..."
2. Pictures of Slavery in Church and State: Including Personal Reminiscences by John Dixon Long, John Wesley, Richard Watson (1857)
"Mrs. slouchy. "How are you, Mrs. Twaddle? I am so glad to see you. I have been
thinking about ... Mrs. slouchy. " Tush! now, let's have a good rub of snuff. ..."
3. Pictures of Slavery in Church and State: Including Personal Reminiscences by John Dixon Long, John Wesley, Richard Watson (1857)
"Mrs. slouchy. " Tush! now, let's have a good rub of snuff." The box is passed round.
... Mrs. slouchy. " Mrs. Twaddle, have you heard the report about Mr. ..."
4. With Walt Whitman in Camden by Horace Traubel (1908)
"I abhor slouchy workmen—always admonish them in offices doing my work: Don't put
on a slouchy printer." W. is always saying to me such things as these: ..."
5. The Century by Bim Sherman (1899)
"The slouchy person, the slouchy house, the slouchy village, lead logically to
the boss-ridden State. If men and women who are thirsting for careers of ..."
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