Canadian English Meaning of slack
Slack
Other Canadian English words related to Slack
- careless
- lazy
- neglectful
- neglecting
- derelict
- indifferent
- lax
- negligent
- oblivious
- reckless
- negligent
- apathetic
- delinquent
- disinterested
- disregarding
- forgetful
- reckless
- inattentive
- careless
- indifferent
- irresponsible
- loose
- thoughtless
- Unconcerned
- unguarded
- unheeding
- uninterested
- inattentive
- unthinking
- unwary
- Wild
- attentive
- careful
- cautious
- conscientious
- meticulous
- fussy
- non-negligent
- alert
- chary
- circumspect
- Guarded
- interested
- mindful
- observant
- painstaking
- regarding
- responsible
- thinking
- vigilant
- wary
- watchful
- concerned
- far-sighted
- thoughtful
- carefully
- heedful
- paying attention to
- provident
- considerate
- thoughtful
Nearest Words of slack
Definitions and Meaning of slack in English
slack (n)
dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve
a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
a stretch of water without current or movement
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
the quality of being loose (not taut)
a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely
slack (v)
avoid responsibilities and work, be idle
be inattentive to, or neglect
release tension on
make less active or fast
become slow or slower
make less active or intense
become less in amount or intensity
cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water
slack (s)
not tense or taut
flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide
lacking in rigor or strictness
slack (n.)
Small coal; also, coal dust; culm.
A valley, or small, shallow dell.
The part of anything that hangs loose, having no strain upon it; as, the slack of a rope or of a sail.
slack (superl.)
Lax; not tense; not hard drawn; not firmly extended; as, a slack rope.
Weak; not holding fast; as, a slack hand.
Remiss; backward; not using due diligence or care; not earnest or eager; as, slack in duty or service.
Not violent, rapid, or pressing; slow; moderate; easy; as, business is slack.
slack (adv.)
Slackly; as, slack dried hops.
slack (a.)
Alt. of Slacken
slack (v. t.)
Alt. of Slacken
FAQs About the word slack
Slack
dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve, a noticeable deterioration in perfo
careless,lazy,neglectful,neglecting,derelict,indifferent,lax,negligent,oblivious,reckless
attentive,careful,cautious,conscientious,meticulous,fussy,non-negligent,alert,chary,circumspect
slab-sided => slab-sided, slabby => Slappy, slabbing => slab, slabbiness => flabbiness, slabbery => slabby,
