First Known Use: circa 1677
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1slump
intransitive verb \ˈsləmp\
: to sit or fall down suddenly and heavily
: to move down or forward suddenly
: to decrease suddenly and by a large amount
Full Definition of SLUMP
1
a : to fall or sink suddenly b : to drop or slide down suddenly : collapse
2
: to assume a drooping posture or carriage : slouch
3
: to go into a slump <sales slumped>
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Origin of SLUMP
probably imitative
2slump
noun
: a sudden decrease in prices, value, amount, etc.
: a period of time when an economy is doing poorly
sports : a period of time when a team or player is doing poorly
Full Definition of SLUMP
1
a : a marked or sustained decline especially in economic activity or prices b : a period of poor or losing play by a team or individual
2
: a downward slide of a mass of rock or land
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First Known Use of SLUMP
1887
Related to SLUMP
- Synonyms
- recession, depression
- Antonyms
- boom
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SLUMPING Defined for Kids
1slump
verb \ˈsləmp\
slumpedslump·ing
Definition of SLUMP for Kids
1
: to drop or slide down suddenly : collapse <The tired woman slumped into a chair.>
2
: 2slouch <Don't slump when you walk.>
3
: to drop sharply <Sales slumped.>
2slump
noun
Definition of SLUMP for Kids
: a big or continued drop especially in prices, business, or performance
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