English

slack

slæk
Meaning: to work slowly or lazily; to loosen
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base slack
3rd person singular present slacks
Present participle slacking
Past slacked
Will future will slack
Going-to future going to slack
Imperative negative don't slack / do not slack

Example

He was fired for slacking on the job.
He was fired for slacking on the job.

Usage Notes

Commonly used as 'slacking off' to mean avoiding work or not putting in enough effort. It can also mean to loosen a rope.

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