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slacking Definition and Meaning in English (slacking definition)

noun
Synonyms:shirkingloafingidling
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Slacking definition: The act of avoiding work or duties, or being lazy and not putting in sufficient effort.

Definitions of Slacking

  1. 1noun(informal)

    The act of avoiding work or duties, or being lazy and not putting in sufficient effort.

Example Sentences

casual

“His constant slacking led to a delay in the project.”

business

“The manager warned him about slacking off during working hours.”

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past tenseslacked
pluralslacks
agent nounslacker

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

slack offphrasal_verb

To reduce effort or work less hard than one should.

cut someone some slackidiom

To be less critical or demanding of someone, especially when they are having difficulties.

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Slacking definition: The act of avoiding work or duties, or being lazy and not putting in sufficient effort.
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