slack (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /slæk/
Definition
Not tight, firm, or taut; loose or hanging loosely.
Examples
The fishing line went slack when the fish got away.
He noticed the reins on his horse had gone slack.
Make sure the belt is not too slack, or your pants will fall down.
How to Use slack
- slack off (phrasal verb)
- To reduce effort or intensity; to become less active or diligent. — "After the exam, the students started to slack off."
- slack in (prepositional phrase)
- Lacking effort or attention in a particular area or duty. — "He was slack in his studies last semester."
- slack water (collocation)
- The period when the tidal current is weakest. — "Navigation is easiest during slack water."
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