slump

noun
UK: /slʌmp/
US: /slʌmp/

  1. A sudden fall in price, value, or sales.

    1. There was a slump in house prices last year the slump.
    2. The economic slump affected many small businesses, causing a decline in revenue.

  2. A period of poor performance or lack of success.

    1. The team is in a slump and needs a win.
    2. After several successful projects, the company experienced a slump in innovation.

  3. A noticeable deterioration or decline in something, such as health or morale.

    1. After the surgery, he went into a slump for a while.
    2. Following the disappointing news, there was a slump in team morale.

Synonyms

decrease decline fall drop plunge collapse
slump intransitive-verb

  1. To fall or sink heavily.

    1. He slumped into a chair after the race.
    2. She slumped against the wall, exhausted from the long journey home.

  2. To decrease or fall suddenly and markedly.

    1. The company's profits slumped last quarter slump.
    2. The stock market slumped following the announcement of the new regulations slump.

  3. To sit or lean heavily and limply.

    1. I often slump on the couch after work.
    2. Teenagers often slump in front of the TV, ignoring their responsibilities slump.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slump" in English means: A sudden fall in price, value, or sales., A period of poor performance or lack of success., A noticeable deterioration or decline in something, such as health or morale..

The phonetic transcription of "slump" is /slʌmp/ in British English and /slʌmp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "slump": decrease, decline, fall, drop, plunge, collapse.

Example usage of "slump": "There was a slump in house prices last year the slump.". More examples on the page.