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slacker

/ˈslækə/

/ˈslækər/

slackernoun

slackers

/ˈslækə/

/ˈslækər/

Translations

лодырь

He was known as a slacker at work.

Его знали как лодыря на работе.

бездельник

The slacker spent the whole day watching TV.

Бездельник провел весь день, смотря телевизор.

тунеядец

The community viewed him as a slacker who avoided responsibilities.

Сообщество считало его тунеядцем, который избегал ответственности.

Additional translations

лентяй

разгильдяй

Definitions

A person who avoids work or effort.

The manager was frustrated with the slacker who always found excuses to avoid tasks.

A young person, especially in the early 1990s, associated with an apathetic, unambitious counterculture.

The movie became a cult hit among 1990s slackers.

A person who evades compulsory military service.

During World War I, draft slackers faced heavy public condemnation.

Synonyms

lazy person

Antonyms

hard worker

overachiever

go-getter

slackeradjective

/ˈslæk.ə/

/ˈslæk.ɚ/

Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., "slacker culture").

Definitions

Relating to slackers or slacker culture; characterized by laziness or lack of ambition.

The brand's slacker style appealed to students who preferred comfort over formality.

Synonyms

slackadjective

slacker

Comp.

slacker

Comp.

slackest

Super.

/slæk/

Translations

вялый

The slack rope hung loosely from the tree.

Вялая веревка свободно свисала с дерева.

слабый

The slack performance of the team disappointed the fans.

Слабое выступление команды разочаровало болельщиков.

небрежный

His slack attitude towards work was concerning.

Его небрежное отношение к работе вызывало беспокойство.

Additional translations

расслабленный

ленивый

Definitions

Not taut or tight; loose.

The rope was slack, causing the tent to sag in the middle.

Lacking in activity or energy; slow or sluggish.

Business was slack during the holiday season, with fewer customers visiting the store.

Negligent or careless in performance of duties.

The manager was concerned about the slack attitude of some employees towards their responsibilities.

Synonyms

Antonyms

slacknoun

Definitions

The part of a rope, sail, or other line that is not held taut; the loose or unused portion.

He pulled on the rope to take up the slack.

A period or condition of decreased activity, demand, or work.

The store experiences slack in sales during the winter months.

A reduction in intensity, speed, or effort.

There was a noticeable slack in the team's performance after the halftime break.

A type of coal that is small and of lower quality, often used for industrial purposes.

The factory used slack as a cheaper alternative to higher-grade coal.

Loose-fitting casual trousers, typically worn for informal occasions (usually plural).

He ironed his grey slacks before the interview.

slackverb

Definitions

To loosen or reduce the tension or tightness of something.

He decided to slack the rope to make it easier to climb.

To be or become less active, vigorous, or intense.

As the day went on, the workers began to slack in their efforts.

To be negligent or careless in one's duties or responsibilities.

She was reprimanded for slacking on her job responsibilities.

To slake (lime) by combining it with water.

The masons slacked the lime before mixing it into mortar.

slackadverb

Definitions

Loosely; with reduced tension or tightness.

Keep the rope slack so the climber can adjust his harness.