droop

Meanings

• verb, adjective

  The act or state of sagging or drooping, especially of a part of the body.

  - "The old man's face had deep lines and a droop that spoke of many sorrows."
  - "The leaves on the tree began to droop in the heat."
  - "His drooping eyelids made it difficult for him to keep his eyes open."

• noun, adjective

  A state of decline or weakness, especially in morale or spirits.

  - "The team's morale drooped after losing several games in a row."
  - "He felt a sense of droop after being passed over for promotion."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɹuːp/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with droop
mope , slope , dope , scoop

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Variants

List of all variants of droop that leads to same result
droop , drooped , drooping , droopingly , droops

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Etymology

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Old English drupan; related to droppan 'to drip'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'droop' is often used in the context of weather to describe the drooping or sagging of tree branches or power lines due to heavy rain or strong winds.

2. In the English language, the word 'droop' is an example of a homonym, as it can refer both to the act or state of sagging and to a state of decline or weakness.

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Related Concepts

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1. sag: Synonym for droop, meaning to sink or hang down due to weight or loss of tautness.

2. palsy: A condition characterized by muscle weakness, tremors, and lack of coordination, which can result in a drooping or sagging of body parts.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'droop' has been used to describe a sad or melancholic mood or expression. In art, it can refer to the drooping of flowers or leaves, often used as a symbol of decay or mortality.

How to Memorize "droop"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a plant with wilting leaves, or imagine a person's face with drooping eyelids and a sad expression.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'droop' with feelings of sadness or melancholy, or with the image of a drooping plant or body part.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Droopy Dog' to remember the meaning of the word.

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