SLUMP
Scrabble letter values: S1L1U1M3P3 = 9
Definition
- noun a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality. — synonyms: slack, drop-off, falloff, falling_off
- noun a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment. — synonyms: depression, economic_crisis
- verb assume a drooping posture or carriage. — synonyms: slouch
- verb fall or sink heavily. — synonyms: slide_down, sink
- verb fall heavily or suddenly. — synonyms: fall_off, sink
- verb go down in value. — synonyms: decline, correct
Examples
- “the team went into a slump”
- “a gradual slack in output”
- “a drop-off in attendance”