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slacker

 

[ หˆslรฆkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lazy person

A slacker is someone who avoids work or responsibilities, often by being lazy or unproductive. Slacking off is a common behavior for slackers, who prefer to do as little as possible. They may procrastinate, waste time, and generally lack motivation to be productive.

Synonyms

idler, lazy person, lounger, sluggard

Examples of usage

  • He's such a slacker, always taking long breaks and never finishing his tasks on time.
  • Don't be a slacker and start working on your project now.
Context #2 | Noun

person who avoids effort

In a broader sense, a slacker can also refer to a person who avoids effort or commitment in any aspect of life. This could include social relationships, personal development, or pursuing goals. Slacking in these areas can lead to missed opportunities and a lack of progress.

Synonyms

dawdler, loafer, shirker, sluggard

Examples of usage

  • She's a slacker when it comes to maintaining friendships, never making an effort to stay in touch.
  • Don't be a slacker in pursuing your dreams; put in the effort and make them a reality.

Translations

Translations of the word "slacker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น preguiรงoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฒเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Faulenzer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemalas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ leล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ ใ‘่€… (namakemono)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fainรฉant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ holgazรกn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tembel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒŒ์œผ๋ฆ„๋ฑ…์ด (geeureumbangi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุณูˆู„ (kasul)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lenoch

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lenivรฝ ฤlovek

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‡’่™ซ (lวŽnchรณng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lenoba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ letingi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปา›ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜ (zarmatsi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nbษ™l

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ holgazรกn

Etymology

The term 'slacker' originated in the United States around the early 20th century. It was initially used to describe young men who avoided military service during World War I by pretending to be unfit for duty. Over time, the word evolved to refer to anyone who avoids work or effort. The concept of a slacker has been popularized in various forms of media, including movies and music.

See also: slack, slacken, slackly, slackness, slacks.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,556 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.