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- Dictionaryslack/slak/
adjective
- 1. not taut or held tightly in position; loose: "a slack rope" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of business or trade) characterized by a lack of work or activity; quiet: "business was rather slack"
noun
- 1. the part of a rope or line which is not held taut; the loose or unused part: "I picked up the rod and wound in the slack" Similar
- 2. a spell of inactivity or laziness: "he slept deeply, refreshed by a little slack in the daily routine" Similar
verb
- 1. loosen (something, especially a rope): "slacking the outhaul allows you to adjust the sail"
- 2. decrease or reduce in intensity, quantity, or speed: "the flow of blood slacked off" Similar Opposite
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showing little activity; not busy or happening in a positive way: business is slack Business is always slack at this time of year. UK disapproving Discipline in Mr Brown's class has become very slack recently. UK disapproving The job is taking a long time because the workmen are so slack. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. slack. noun.
1. : not using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent. 2. a. : characterized by slowness, sluggishness, or lack of energy. a slack pace. b. : moderate in some quality. especially : moderately warm. a slack oven. c. : blowing or flowing at low speed. the tide was slack. 3. a. : not tight or taut. a slack rope. b.
SLACK meaning: 1. not tight; loose: 2. showing little activity; not busy or happening in a positive way: 3. the…. Learn more.
noun. a slack condition or part. the part of a rope, sail, or the like, that hangs loose, without strain upon it. a decrease in activity, as in business or work: a sudden slack in output. Synonyms: relaxation. a period of decreased activity. Geography. a cessation in a strong flow, as of a current at its turn.
14 meanings: 1. not tight, tense, or taut 2. negligent or careless 3. (esp of water, etc) moving slowly 4. (of trade, etc) not.... Click for more definitions.
1. Not tense or taut; loose: a slack rope; slack muscles. See Synonyms at loose. 2. a. Lacking in activity; not busy: a slack season for the travel business. b. Moving slowly; sluggish: a slack pace. 3. Lacking in diligence or due care or concern; negligent: a slack worker. See Synonyms at negligent. 4.
SLACK definition: 1. loose or not tight: 2. If business is slack, there are not many customers. 3. not trying hard…. Learn more.