What is the meaning of slump?

noun

  • 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"
  • A long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment.

verb

  • Assume a drooping posture or carriage.
  • Fall or sink heavily.
    • usage: "He slumped onto the couch"; "My spirits sank"
  • Fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly.
    • usage: "The real estate market fell off"
  • Go down in value.
    • usage: "the stock market corrected"; "prices slumped"
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