CEFR B2

slacker

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: lazybones, idler, loafer, shirker

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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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