Definition of the word slumped

The word "slumped" originated in the mid-19th century from the Scandinavian language, specifically Norwegian and Danish. In these languages, the word "slump" was used to describe a heavy weight or a deep pit or hole. When this word was introduced into English during that time, it was used to refer to a person who was bent over, as if weighed down by some heavy burden or tiredness, and brought down. Over time, the word "slumped" evolved to refer to a momentary downward trend or a period of depression, particularly in relation to the stock market or economic conditions. But its original meaning of a physical posture of drooping or sagging has not been forgotten, as we still use it today to describe a person who looks dejected or dejectedly bent-over due to despair or exhaustion.