slouchy

[ slou-chee ]

adjective

, slouch·i·er, slouch·i·est.

1. of or relating to a slouch or to a slouching manner, posture, etc.

slouchy

/ ˈslaʊtʃɪ /

adjective

1. slouching; lazy
2. (of clothes) casual, soft, and relatively unstructured

Derived Forms

• ˈslouchily, adverb
• ˈslouchiness, noun

Other Words From

• slouchi·ly adverb
• slouchi·ness noun
• un·slouchy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of slouchy¹

First recorded in 1685–95; slouch + -y ¹

Example Sentences

De Sarno said that contrast extends to his latest designs, which paired luxurious evening looks and floral embroidery with casual jackets and slouchy denim.

From Seattle Times

Owens is wearing a black skullcap, black slouchy cotton shorts and black leather sneakers with thick white rubber soles, all designed by him.

From New York Times

Instead, she opts for a shoulder, tote or slouchy bag.

From Seattle Times

The most human of them is Jacques Louis Vidal’s “True Detective Staring at the Sun,” a 3-D plastic printout of a slouchy man with big feet who resembles a colorless comic book character.

From New York Times

The silhouette is slouchy, as if giving up after a long day.

From Seattle Times