stoop

/stˈuːp/

/ˈstup/

to stoop

MAIN VERB

to bend the upper side of one's body forward

synonyms : bend

carry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward

descend swiftly, as if on prey

sag, bend, bend over or down

debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way

synonyms : condescend

Stoop

an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward

a raised area that has steps and is located just outside the door of a house

synonyms : stoep

basin for holy water

synonyms : stoup

Examples

1. Stoop down.

2. You know the stoop.

3. And the stoop is out there.

4. We'll play stoop ball.