slumped

Meanings

• Verb

  To sink or fall down suddenly and heavily, often with a feeling of weariness or despair.

  - "After the long hike, we all slumped in exhaustion."
  - "He slumped in his chair, overwhelmed by the news."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slumped
jumped , dumped , pumped , lumped

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Variants

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slump , slumped , slumping , slumps

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to sink down' or 'to sink low'. Derived from Old English 'slumpan', meaning 'to slip'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'slump' is also used in economics to describe a sudden and significant decline in economic activity.

2. In the game of pool, a 'slump shot' is a shot that is intentionally missed to set up a later shot.

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Related Concepts

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1. depression: A mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of energy. 'Slumped' can be used to describe the physical manifestation of these feelings.

2. exhaustion: A state of being weary or lacking energy. 'Slumped' can be used to describe the physical manifestation of this feeling.

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Culture

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In literature, 'slumped' is often used to describe a character's emotional state, such as despair, exhaustion, or defeat. In art, it can be used as a visual representation of these emotions.

How to Memorize "slumped"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heavy object, like a boulder, suddenly falling to the ground. This is what it means for something or someone to 'slump'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'slumped' with feelings of weariness, exhaustion, or despair. This can help you remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sentence 'Slowly, Large, Unwieldy Mass Plummets To Earth'. The first letter of each word corresponds to the first letter of the words in 'slumped'.

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