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to bend the upper side of one's body forward
to habitually have the head and shoulders bent forward
(of a bird of prey) to descend or dive towards a target or quarry during an attack
to cause something to bend or incline downward
to compromise one's moral principles or integrity by engaging in actions, behaviors, or decisions that are considered morally inferior
an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward
(New York) the steps in front of a city apartment or brownstone, often used for sitting or socializing
What does "stoop" mean in New York slang?
The structure is a simple noun borrowed from Dutch "stoep" (a flight of steps), brought into American English through early New York (New Amsterdam) Dutch settlers. It is used in New York to describe the steps in front of a city apartment or brownstone, often used for sitting, socializing, or hanging out with neighbors. People typically say "I'll meet you on the stoop" or "Sitting on the stoop on a summer night."
basin for holy water
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