slack
Comparative
slacker
Superlative
slackest
1
not tight or firm
- He adjusted the slack rope to make it more secure.
- The pants were too slack around his waist and kept slipping down.
- She pulled the slack laces tighter to keep her shoes from falling off.
- The tent collapsed because the ropes were too slack.
- His grip on the steering wheel was slack, making it hard to control the car.
2
not strict, firm, or disciplined in enforcing rules or standards
- The company had slack policies on deadlines, allowing employees to submit work late.
- His slack parenting style resulted in his children having little structure.
- The school's slack dress code allowed students to wear almost anything.
- The government faced criticism for being slack in enforcing safety regulations.
- The coach's slack approach to training led to the team's poor performance.
Synonyms:
3
flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide