Slack off
verb
To reduce one's effort or work, to become lazy.
When the teacher stepped out of the room, the students began to slack off.
Often appears as...
- start to slack off
- slack off in school
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To gradually diminish or decrease.
As the marathon progressed, his pace began to slack off.
Often appears as...
- demand slack off
- pace slack off
verb
To reduce one's effort or work, to become lazy.
When the teacher stepped out of the room, the students began to slack off.
Often appears as...
- start to slack off
- slack off in school
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To gradually diminish or decrease.
As the marathon progressed, his pace began to slack off.
Often appears as...
- demand slack off
- pace slack off
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Used in casual conversations, not in formal or professional settings.
I need to stop slacking off and finish my project.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Implies a lack of responsibility or commitment, often seen unfavorably.
She got fired for slacking off too often at work.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Laziness
Can indicate taking a necessary rest or break without being lazy.
After studying intensely, he's slacking off for a day.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Used in casual conversations, not in formal or professional settings.
I need to stop slacking off and finish my project.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Implies a lack of responsibility or commitment, often seen unfavorably.
She got fired for slacking off too often at work.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Laziness
Can indicate taking a necessary rest or break without being lazy.
After studying intensely, he's slacking off for a day.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Used in casual conversations, not in formal or professional settings.
I need to stop slacking off and finish my project.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Implies a lack of responsibility or commitment, often seen unfavorably.
She got fired for slacking off too often at work.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Laziness
Can indicate taking a necessary rest or break without being lazy.
After studying intensely, he's slacking off for a day.
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