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stooping Meaning & Definition

/ˈstuːpɪŋ/

What Does Stooping Mean?

Stooping is used as an adjective meaning Bent with the upper part of the body forward and downward to a half-squatting position. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of stoop. As a noun, it means The act of one who stoops.

Stooping in Brief

Part of speechadjective, verb, noun
Pronunciation//ˈstuːpɪŋ//
Syllables1
Synonymscrooked, stooped and hunched
Pluralstoopings
Comparative / superlativemore stooping, most stooping

Stooping Definition (Adjective)

  1. Bent with the upper part of the body forward and downward to a half-squatting position.

Stooping as a Verb

  1. present participle and gerund of stoop

Stooping as a Noun

  1. The act of one who stoops.

Synonyms of Stooping

Stooping synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Stooping

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Stooping in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

stooping (comparative more stooping, superlative most stooping)

stooping

stooping (plural stoopings)

Words That Rhyme With Stooping

Stooping Pronunciation

Stooping is pronounced //ˈstuːpɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Stooping

Is stooping an adjective or a verb?

Stooping is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.

What is another word for stooping?

Words with a similar meaning to stooping include crooked, stooped and hunched. See the full list of stooping synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of stooping?

The plural of stooping is stoopings.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of stooping?

The comparative form is more stooping and the superlative form is most stooping.

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