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noun
The state of being slack; the quality of having slack.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Vulgarity in West Indian culture.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
A subgenre of dancehall music with sexual lyrics.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
the quality of being lax and neglectful
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: laxness, laxity, remissness
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: negligence, neglect, neglectfulness
noun
the quality of being loose (not taut)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: slack
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: looseness, play
noun
weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: inanition, lassitude, lethargy
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: weakness
History
From Middle English slacnesse, slakenes, slaknesse; equivalent to slack + -ness. Compare Old English slæcnes.
Across languages
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
