slack
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nounDefinition of SLACK
1
: cessation in movement or flow
2
: a part of something that hangs loose without strain <take up the slack of a rope>
3
: trousers especially for casual wear —usually used in plural
4
: a dull season or period
5
a : a part that is available but not used <some slack in the budget> b : a portion (as of labor or resources) that is required but lacking <hired a temp to take up the slack>
6
: additional leeway or relief from pressure —usually used with cut <refused to cut me some slack on the schedule>
First Known Use of SLACK
1756
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