Slack

Pronunciation: /ˈslæk/

Slack (adjective)

  1. Not pulled tight; loose or relaxed.
  2. Not working hard or moving quickly.

Examples

  • The rope was slack, causing the tent to collapse.
  • She adjusted the slack strap on her backpack.

Common collocations: slack rope, slack line, slack attitude, slack performance, take up the slack

Slack (noun)

  1. The part of something that is not tight.
  2. A time when there is less activity or work.

Examples

  • He pulled on the slack to tighten the sail.
  • The slack in the cable caused it to sag.

Synonyms of Slack

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Slack

  • describing physical tension
  • describing emotional or physical tension