Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slack
Adjective
/slæk/
Definition
A period of decreased activity or a loose condition.
Examples
- He noticed that the rope was slack and needed to be tightened.
- During the summer months, the business often experiences slack in customer traffic.
- She took a slack approach to her studies, which resulted in lower grades.
Meaning
The term slack refers to a state of being loose or not tight and can also describe a lack of activity or effort.
Synonyms
- loose
- remiss
- negligent
- inactive
- lax
