slacker

noun
UK: /ˈslækər/
US: /ˈslækər/

  1. A person who avoids work or effort.

    1. He's such a slacker; he never does his share of the work.
    2. The manager fired the slacker after repeated warnings about his poor performance.

  2. Someone who is lazy and does not try hard.

    1. Don't be a slacker, help me with the dishes after dinner.
    2. She was labeled a slacker because she consistently missed deadlines and underperformed.

Synonyms

idler lazybones loafer
slacker intransitive-verb

  1. To avoid work or responsibilities.

    1. He's always slacking when he should be working.
    2. If you slacker too much, you won't finish the project on time.

  2. To be lazy or neglectful in one's duties or efforts.

    1. I can't afford to slacker now; the deadline is fast approaching.
    2. The team's progress stalled because some members began to slacker, leading to missed milestones.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slacker" in English means: A person who avoids work or effort., Someone who is lazy and does not try hard..

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

Synonyms for "slacker": idler, lazybones, loafer.

Example usage of "slacker": "He's such a slacker; he never does his share of the work.". More examples on the page.