Slouch (?), n. [Cf. Icel. slkra slouching felloew, and E. slack, slug, a lazy fellow.] 1. A hanging down of the head; a drooping attitude; a limp appearance; an ungainly, clownish gait; a sidewise depression or hanging down, as of a hat brim.
2. An awkward, heavy, clownish fellow. [Colloq.]
Slouth hat, a soft, limp hat of unstiffened cloth or felt.
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Slouch, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Slouched (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Slouching.] 1. To droop, as the head.
2. To walk in a clumsy, lazy manner. [Colloq.]
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Slouch, v. t. To cause to hang down; to depress at the side; as, to slouth the hat.
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