slacker (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈslækər/
Definition
A person who avoids work or effort.
Examples
The manager warned the slacker that if he didn't improve his performance, he would be fired.
Despite being talented, he was often called a slacker because he rarely finished projects on time.
She refused to be seen as a slacker, always putting in extra hours to complete her tasks.
How to Use slacker
- a lazy slacker (collocation)
- Emphasizes the person's laziness. — "He was known as a lazy slacker who always found excuses to avoid tasks."
- military slacker (collocation)
- Someone who avoids military service. — "During the war, some were labeled military slackers for not enlisting."
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