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What is another word for slack?

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Adjective
Not taut or held tightly in position
“Gunny then threaded the slack rope through the railing and pulled my end tight.”
Adjective
Baggy or loose-fitting
“He was watching the dark grey clouds ominously looming over the sky, when a man, dressed in a slack shirt and jeans, sauntered towards him.”
Adjective
Having or showing laziness, disregard or negligence
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“A slack performance by the drummer can cost the band dearly in the competition.”
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Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature
“Our standards of strict quality control cannot be fully enforced with such slack rules.”
Adjective
Slow or sluggish
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“The industry is still swamped with capacity, and the slack economy has slowed demand.”
Adjective
Acting or done at leisure or in a casual manner
Adjective
Having or characterized by libidinously loose morals
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Boring and rather dull in nature
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During a period of less use or demand than the maximum (peak), generally overnight
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(of a lifestyle) Extravagant or reckless in nature
Noun
The part of a rope or line which is not held taut
“He jerked and yanked on the slack of the rope, frantic with fatigue.”
Noun
An allowable scope or margin of variation or freedom
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“I have found it wise to allow him some slack in his linguistic leash when it comes to what he thinks is clever banter.”
Noun
A spell of inactivity or laziness
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“You may find yourself thinking more clearly if you allow yourself some slack during the day.”
Noun
A black rock composed largely of carbon and burned as a fuel
Noun
The capacity to bend or stretch under pressure
Noun
A decrease in amount, level or intensity
Verb
To procrastinate or be lazy, especially with work or responsibilities
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“I have to catch up on work today after choosing to slack for the last three days.”
Verb
To loosen or slacken the tension of
“Ye'll loose the knot, and slack the rope.”
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To decrease or reduce in intensity, quantity, or speed
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“Jonathan didn't slack his pace until they reached the fork that led to Jesse's camp.”
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To quench or satisfy (one's thirst)
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To act or move slowly or lazily
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To relax or be at ease
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