slacker
|slack-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈslækər/
🇬🇧
/ˈslækə/
avoids work
Etymology
Etymology Information
'slacker' originates from the English word 'slack,' which meant 'loose' or 'not tight.'
Historical Evolution
'slack' transformed into the noun 'slacker' in the early 20th century to describe someone who avoids work.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'loose or not tight,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who avoids work.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who avoids work or effort.
He's such a slacker, always finding excuses to avoid work.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35