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Definition slack in British English

slack adjective

adjective
/slæk/
1

loose and not pulled tight

Example

The fence consisted of two slack strands of barbed wire.

Example

The rope suddenly went slack.

Example

Her muscles felt slack.

Synonyms and related words
loose slack free-floating
2

not taking enough care to make sure that something is done well

Example

slack safety standards

Example

Some slack defending allowed Valencia to score another goal.

Synonyms and related words
lazy idle indolent
3

not as busy or successful as usual in business

Example

Business is usually slack in the winter.

Example

Demand for the product is slack.

Synonyms and related words
failed abortive fruitless available quiet off-duty
Definition slack in British English