Slump
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verb
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noun
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(As a verb)
Slump ( verb )
- To sink or fall heavily, especially from a previous height.
- To experience a sudden decline in performance, luck, or fortune.
- To slump over is to bend forward and rest your head on your hand or on a surface.
Origin:
The word "slump" comes from the old english word "slumpian" which means "to sink or fall heavily". it was first used in the 15th century.
Examples:
- The economy has been slumping for the past few months.
- After the scandal broke, his career went into a slump.
- He was so tired that he slumped over on the table.
- The stock market experienced a sharp slump in the early days of the pandemic.
- The team has been in a slump for the last few games.
(As a noun)
Slump ( noun )
- To sink or fall heavily, especially from a previous height.
- To experience a sudden decline in performance, luck, or fortune.
- To slump over is to bend forward and rest your head on your hand or on a surface.
Origin:
The word "slump" comes from the old english word "slumpian" which means "to sink or fall heavily". it was first used in the 15th century.
Examples:
- The economy has been slumping for the past few months.
- After the scandal broke, his career went into a slump.
- He was so tired that he slumped over on the table.
- The stock market experienced a sharp slump in the early days of the pandemic.
- The team has been in a slump for the last few games.