slack

/slˈæk/

/ˈsɫæk/

[adjective] [noun] [verb]

slack

[ADJECTIVE]

not tense or taut

synonyms : loose

lacking in rigor or strictness

synonyms : lax

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

Slack

[NOUN]

a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely

the quality of being loose (not taut)

synonyms : slackness

a stretch of water without current or movement

synonyms : slack water

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

synonyms : mire

morass

quag

quagmire

a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality

synonyms : drop-off

falling off

falloff

slump

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

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

release tension on

make less active or fast

synonyms : relax

slack up

slacken

having hair of a dark color

synonyms : black-haired

brown-haired

dark-haired

make less active or intense

synonyms : abate

slake

become slow or slower

synonyms : slacken

slow

slow down

slow up

cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water

synonyms : slake

become less in amount or intensity

synonyms : abate

die away

let up

slack off

be inattentive to, or neglect

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

Examples

1. I’m not emotionally ready for chores just yet, so please give me some slack.

2. Cutting him some slack won't make him behave more politely next time you know.

3. You know I never make requests like this, cut me some slack.

4. I recommended that his critics would give him some slack if he were more open in expressing criticism.