slouch behind



slouch behind something

to remain behind something, slouching with depression, fear, or the intent of not being observed. Jim slouched behind a chair where no one could see him. A weary clerk slouched behind the counter, wanting a nap more than anything else.
See also: behind, slouch

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KaitlynnKAYT-linEnglish (Modern)
CÁNdidoKAHN-dhee-dhoSpanish
TemperanceTEM-prənts, TEM-pər-əntsEnglish (Archaic)
LeslieLEZ-lee, LES-leeEnglish
MarthaMAHR-thə (English)English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, German, Greek, Biblical, Old Church Slavic, Biblical Lat
Avidan-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew