Definitions for slump

Definitions for (noun) slump

Main entry: slack, slump, drop-off, falling off, falloff

Definition: a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality

Usage: the team went into a slump; a gradual slack in output; a drop-off in attendance; a falloff in quality


Main entry: slump, depression, economic crisis

Definition: a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment


Definitions for (verb) slump

Main entry: fall off, sink, slump

Definition: fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly

Usage: The real estate market fell off


Main entry: decline, correct, slump

Definition: go down in value

Usage: the stock market corrected; prices slumped


Main entry: sink, slide down, slump

Definition: fall or sink heavily

Usage: He slumped onto the couch; My spirits sank


Main entry: slouch, slump

Definition: assume a drooping posture or carriage


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