The word slumped means lacking in energy, usually after a long period of exertion. To be slumped is to lean or to lie or to sit; your body is completely lifeless as if you've just died or passed out. For example, to be slumped over to slump over a desk. You can imagine someone slumped over their desk because they've been studying English so hard that they've passed out. In those Victorian detective story episodes, I'm sure the word slumped came up.
Finally, here is the third part of this series about English slang words and expressions that most British people know, but which will probably confuse almost everyone else! I started this series in 2019. It's only taken me nearly 4 years to get round to finishing it. Learn loads of slang and culture, plus a bit of British history too.
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