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British pronunciation
/slˈæk/

Definition & Meaning of "slack"

01

not tight or firm

slack definition and meaning
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He adjusted the slack rope to make it more secure.
The pants were too slack around his waist and kept slipping down.
02

not strict, firm, or disciplined in enforcing rules or standards

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The company had slack policies on deadlines, allowing employees to submit work late.
His slack parenting style resulted in his children having little structure.
03

flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide

Slack
01

a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely

02

the quality of being loose (not taut)

03

a stretch of water without current or movement

04

a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

05

a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality

06

dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve

to slack
01

release tension on

02

make less active or fast

03

having hair of a dark color

04

make less active or intense

05

become slow or slower

06

cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water

07

become less in amount or intensity

08

be inattentive to, or neglect

09

to not put in the required amount of effort, care, energy, or attention toward one's responsibilities or obligations

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They tend to slack during the last hour of their shift.
He is slacking in his studies, spending too much time on social media.
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