First Known Use: before 12th century
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1stoop
verb \ˈstüp\
: to bend down or over
: to walk or stand with your head and shoulders bent forward
: to do something that is not honest, fair, etc.
Full Definition of STOOP
intransitive verb
1
a : to bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees b : to stand or walk with a forward inclination of the head, body, or shoulders
3
a : to descend from a superior rank, dignity, or status b : to lower oneself morally <stooped to lying>
4
a archaic : to move down from a height : alight b : to fly or dive down swiftly usually to attack prey
transitive verb
2
: to bend (a part of the body) forward and downward
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Origin of STOOP
Middle English stoupen, from Old English stūpian; akin to Swedish stupa to fall, plunge, Old English stēap steep, deep
Related to STOOP
- Synonyms
- deign, condescend
2stoop
noun
Definition of STOOP
1
a : an act of bending the body forward b : a temporary or habitual forward bend of the back and shoulders
2
: the descent of a bird especially on its prey
3
: a lowering of oneself
First Known Use of STOOP
1571
3stoop
noun
Definition of STOOP
: a porch, platform, entrance stairway, or small veranda at a house door
Origin of STOOP
Dutch stoep; akin to Old English stæpe step — more at step
First Known Use: 1755
STOOP Defined for Kids
1stoop
verb \ˈstüp\
stoopedstoop·ing
Definition of STOOP for Kids
1
: to bend down or over <She stooped down to pick up the child.>
2
: to stand or walk with the head and shoulders bent forward
3
: to do something that is petty, deceitful, or morally wrong <He would never stoop to lying.>
2stoop
noun
Definition of STOOP for Kids
: a forward bend of the head and shoulders <She walks with a stoop.>
3stoop
noun
Definition of STOOP for Kids
: a porch, platform, or stairway at the entrance of a house or building
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