The Open Dictionary

droop

verb

UK/druːp/
US/druːp/

Definitions of droop verb

  1. Intransitive

    to bend or hang downwards in a limp or heavy manner

    • The flowers drooped their heads in the sweltering heat.

    • The plant began to droop because it was dehydrated.

    • The old man's shoulders began to droop, making him look exhausted.

  2. Intransitive

    to lose energy and become less happy and confident

    • Her spirits drooped immediately after hearing the bad news.

    • The mood of the crowd clearly drooped when their team lost the game.

    • My spirits began to droop after a long day at work.