slack

noun
UK: /slæk/
US: /slæk/

  1. A time when you are not busy or when you do not need to work hard.

    1. We can get more done during the slack hours. [ ] [ ]
    2. There is often a slack period for retailers after the holidays. [ ] [ ]

  2. A part of a rope or cable that is not held tightly.

    1. Give the rope some slack so I can tie it. [ ] [ ]
    2. He pulled the rope, taking up the slack before securing it. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

leeway careless lax negligent
slack verb

  1. To work more slowly or with less effort than usual.

    1. Don't slack on your chores today! [ ] [ ]
    2. The workers began to slack off when the manager was away. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be loose or not stretched tightly.

    1. The rope started to slack after the knot loosened. [ ] [ ]
    2. As the weight was removed, the cable began to slacken noticeably. [ ] [ ]
slack adjective

  1. Loose or not pulled tight.

    1. The rope felt slack in my hand. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ensure the wires are not slack when connecting the device. [ ] [ ]

  2. Showing a lack of care, thoroughness, or energy.

    1. The security was very slack at the event. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's slack attitude towards safety is unacceptable. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slack" in English means: A time when you are not busy or when you do not need to work hard., A part of a rope or cable that is not held tightly..

The phonetic transcription of "slack" is /slæk/ in British English and /slæk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "slack": leeway, careless, lax, negligent.

Example usage of "slack": "We can get more done during the slack hours.". More examples on the page.