slacking Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the evasion of work or duty
   shirking; goofing off; soldiering; goldbricking.
   
2. verb avoid responsibilities and work, be idle
   slack.
   
3. verb be inattentive to, or neglect
   slack.
   
   • He slacks his attention
4. verb release tension on
   slack.
   
   • slack the rope
5. verb make less active or fast
   slack up; slack; slacken; relax.
   
   • He slackened his pace as he got tired
   • Don't relax your efforts now
6. verb become slow or slower
   slacken; slow down; slow; slack; slow up.
   
   • Production slowed
7. verb make less active or intense
   slake; slack; abate.
   
8. verb become less in amount or intensity
   die away; slack off; slack; abate; let up.
   
   • The storm abated
   • The rain let up after a few hours
9. verb cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water
   slake; slack.
   
   • slack lime

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