SLACK, a. 1. Not tense; not hard drawn; not firmly extended; as a slack rope; slack rigging; slack shrouds.2. Weak; remiss; not holding fast; as a slack hand.3. Remiss; backward; not using due diligence; not earnest or eager; as slack in duty or service; slack in business.4. Not violent; not rapid; slow; as a slack pace.
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