slouch down

slouch down

To allow one's posture to slump or droop downward. I could see the kids starting to slouch down with boredom, so I knew it was time to start wrapping up the trip to the museum. Please stop slouching down in your chair like that—it's not good for your back!
See also: down, slouch
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

slouch down (in something)

to sink or snuggle down into something, trying to become less visible or more comfortable. Please don't slouch down in your chair, Tim. He can't sit in anything without slouching down.
See also: down, slouch

slouch down

to slump or droop down. Don't always slouch down, Timmy! Stand up straight. I slouch down because I am tired.
See also: down, slouch
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • slouch over
  • slump over
  • slump down in
  • slump down in (something)
  • slump down into (something)
  • slump down
  • sag down
  • be out of (one's) mind with (something)
  • be/go out of your mind
  • boredom
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