slacking

Meanings

• verb

  Not working or making an effort, often intentionally.

  - "I'll start working on the project tomorrow, but today I'm just going to be slacking off."
  - "The students were slacking during the lecture, texting and chatting instead of paying attention."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slacking
backing , packing , tracking

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Variants

List of all variants of slacking that leads to same result
slack , slacked , slacking , slacks , slack off , slacked off , slacking off , slacks off

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to hang loosely' or 'to hang down'. This sense evolved to mean 'to work at a slower pace than required' or 'to be idle'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'slacking' has been in use since the early 19th century.

2. In some workplaces, employees who are caught slacking may face disciplinary action, such as being given a warning or being fired.

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Related Concepts

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1. work ethic: The value placed on hard work and dedication to one's profession or task. Slacking can be seen as the opposite of a strong work ethic.

2. procrastination: The act of delaying or postponing tasks. Slacking can be a form of procrastination, where one intentionally avoids work.

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Culture

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In popular culture, 'slacking' can refer to a lifestyle choice, where one prioritizes leisure and relaxation over work or productivity. This concept is explored in various forms of media, such as books, movies, and television shows.

How to Memorize "slacking"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person lying on a couch, doing nothing but watching TV or playing video games. This is a common visualization of someone who is slacking.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'slacking' with the feeling of laziness or idleness. This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-L-A-C-K-I-N-G to remember the meaning: 'S' for sloth, 'L' for lounging, 'A' for avoiding work, 'C' for carefree, 'K' for keeping busy (but not productively), 'I' for indolence, and 'N' for negligence, 'G' for goofing off.

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