 slump |
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| 1. | [ verb ] assume a drooping posture or carriage | |
| Synonyms: | slouch | |
| Related terms: | sag slouch | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a noticeable decline in performance | |
| Synonyms: | falloff falling_off drop-off slack | |
| Examples: | : "the team went into a slump" "a sudden slack in output" "a drop-off in attendance" "a falloff in automobile sales" |
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| Related terms: | decline deterioration slow slack slake | |
| 3. | [ verb ] fall or sink heavily | |
| Synonyms: | sink slide_down | |
| Examples: | "He slumped onto the couch" "My spirits sank" |
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| Related terms: | collapse | |
| 4. | [ verb ] fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly | |
| Synonyms: | sink fall_off | |
| Examples: | "The real estate market fell off" |
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| Related terms: | drop sink | |
| 5. | [ verb ] go down in value | |
| Synonyms: | decline correct | |
| Examples: | "the stock market corrected" "prices slumped" |
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| Related terms: | descend | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (economics,finance) a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment | |
| Synonyms: | depression economic_crisis | |
| Related terms: | financial_condition Great_Depression | |
| Similar spelling: |
slumped Slemp slumber |
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