A person who avoids work or effort
“However, something terrible happened that prevented me from living my slacker dream.”
Someone who spends their time idling and doing nothing in particular
Coward
A person who is lazy and has low standards of cleanliness
A person who has physically removed him- or herself from the control or direction of a military or naval unit with the intention of permanently leaving
One who does not contribute or pay appropriately
Comparative for not taut or held tightly in position
“Gunny then threaded the slack rope through the railing and pulled my end tight.”
Comparative for 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.”
Comparative for having or showing laziness, disregard or negligence
“A slack performance by the drummer can cost the band dearly in the competition.”
Comparative for having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature
“Our standards of strict quality control cannot be fully enforced with such slack rules.”
Comparative for slow or sluggish
“The industry is still swamped with capacity, and the slack economy has slowed demand.”
Comparative for having or characterized by loose morals
Comparative for boring and rather dull in nature
Comparative for not limited or restricted
Comparative for unstable or shaky
Comparative for not workmanlike
Comparative for suggesting or reflecting the efforts of an amateur
(of a lifestyle) Comparative for extravagant or reckless in nature
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