Slack
/slæk/
Slack is a term meaning looseness or the act of being lazy, often used informally.
Examples
- When the tire went slack, the car started to wobble.
- They were slacking around all weekend instead of studying.
- After the break, the team slacked a bit before picking up speed.
- Management warned employees not to slack on project tasks.
- She noticed the slack in the chain and tightened it.
Meanings
originally described something that was not taut, later extended to figurative uses such as a relaxed approach.
Examples
- Slack rope can be dangerous if not secured.
- The fabric had become slack after washing.
- She noticed the slack in the chain and tightened it.
- His slack demeanor made the meeting feel informal.
- When the tire went slack, the car started to wobble.
the verb developed from the idea of being slack in effort, extending the noun's sense of looseness to personal behavior.
Examples
- He tends to slack off during afternoon meetings.
- She slacked on her homework and missed the deadline.
- They were slacking around all weekend instead of studying.
- Management warned employees not to slack on project tasks.
- After the break, the team slacked a bit before picking up speed.