slump
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Meaning · English
A heavy or helpless collapse; a slouching or drooping posture; a period of poor activity or performance, especially an extended period. — A period when a person goes without the expected amount of sex or dating.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
TOM. We haven't had sex with each other in five months.
MICHAEL. We're in a slump, I know that."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “slump” mean?
A heavy or helpless collapse; a slouching or drooping posture; a period of poor activity or performance, especially an extended period. — A period when a person goes without the expected amount of sex or dating.
Is “slump” formal or informal?
slump is generally slang.